Full-Time
Principal Software Engineer
Applied AI
Posted on 8/1/2025
Autodesk
10,001+ employees
Design software, engineering, and entertainment solutions
No salary listed
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Hybrid
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- Masters in computer science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field
- 10+ years building scalable cloud-native applications, with 3+ years focused on production AI/ML systems
- Deep understanding of LLMs, VLMs, and foundation models, including their architecture, limitations, and practical applications
- Experience fine-tuning LLMs using real-world datasets and integrating them into production systems
- Experience with LLM related technologies including frameworks, embedding models, vector databases, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, MCP, in production settings
- Deep understanding of data modeling, system architectures, and processing techniques
- Experience with AWS cloud services and SageMaker Studio (or similar) for scalable data processing and model development
- Proven track record of building and deploying scalable cloud-native AI applications using platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Proficiency in Python or TypeScript
- You love tackling complex challenges and delivering elegant, scalable solutions
- You can explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-
- technical audiences
- Build AI-powered Experiences: Architect and develop production-grade AI applications that are scalable, resilient & secure
- Shape AI Strategy: Help define the AI roadmap for DPM by identifying opportunities, evaluating emerging technologies, and guiding long-term direction
- Operationalize LLMs: Fine-tune, evaluate, and deploy large language models in production environments. Balance performance, cost, and user experience while working with real-world data and constraints
- Build for Builders: Design frameworks and tools that make it easier for other teams to develop AI-powered experiences
- Guide Engineering Practices: Collaborate with other engineering teams to define and evolve best practices for AI experimentation, evaluation, and optimization. Provide technical guidance and influence decisions across teams
- Drive Innovation: Stay on top of the latest in AI technologies (e.g. LLMs, VLMs, Foundation Models), Architecture Patterns such as fine-tuning, RAG, function calling, MCP and more—and bring these innovations to production effectively
- Optimize for Scale: Ensure AI applications are resilient, performant, and can scale well in production
- Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with product managers, architects, engineers, and data scientists to bring AI features to life in Autodesk products
- Experience building AI applications in the CAD or manufacturing domain.
- Experience designing evaluation pipelines for LLM-based systems (e.g., prompt testing, hallucination detection, safety filters)
- Familiarity with tools and frameworks for LLM fine-tuning and orchestration (e.g., LoRA, QLoRA, AoT P-Tuning etc.)
- A passion for mentoring and growing engineering talent
- Experience with emerging Agentic AI solutions such as LangGraph, CrewAI, A2A, Opik Comet, or equivalents
- Contributions to open-source AI projects or publications in the field
- Bonus points if you’ve ever explained RAG to a non-technical friend—and they got it
Autodesk produces software for design, engineering, and entertainment work. Its products help professionals create, plan, simulate, and manage projects—from buildings and manufactured parts to films and games—using licenses, subscriptions, and cloud-based tools. Users interact with Autodesk software by running design and modeling tools, collaborating online, and leveraging cloud services for storage, rendering, and project management. What sets Autodesk apart is its broad, integrated product ecosystem across architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media, along with ongoing cloud-based features, strategic acquisitions, and professional services that extend its capabilities. The company also pursues social impact and sustainability programs. The overall goal is to help customers design and deliver better projects more efficiently and creatively while expanding access to cloud-enabled workflows and sustainable practices.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
1982
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Small business segment grows 35% faster; Autodesk captures via flexible pricing.
- FY2027 revenue guidance $8.1-8.17B supports $10B target by 2029.
- Digital twin partnerships with Globant expand enterprise AEC and manufacturing TAM.
What critics are saying
- NVIDIA Omniverse directly competes with Tandem; enterprises adopt for faster workflows.
- Open-source generative AI tools enable free 3D modeling, threatening subscription base.
- Shareholder activist proposal passes June 17, forcing governance disruption and strategy shifts.
What makes Autodesk unique
- Integrated cloud platform connects design, construction, and manufacturing workflows end-to-end.
- Spatial AI partnership with World Labs enables 3D reasoning for iterative design.
- Rhumbix acquisition links real-time jobsite data to project cost visibility systems.
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Benefits
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Company News
Wix.com and Autodesk are trading at significant discounts as software stocks face pressure from fears of AI disruption, despite limited evidence in their financial results. Wix has fallen over 80% from its highs amid concerns that AI tools will replace website-building platforms. However, the company has developed its own AI website-building capabilities and acquired Base44, an AI mobile application builder that reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue in under a year. Revenue grew 14% year over year last quarter whilst maintaining healthy free cash flow margins. The stock trades at just six times trailing free cash flow. Autodesk, a leader in engineering and design software, has also experienced a sharp drawdown despite staying out of AI headlines. Both companies appear oversold relative to their actual business performance.
Autodesk has attracted investor attention following technical indicators suggesting a potential trend reversal, whilst Morgan Stanley reiterated its Overweight rating citing stable billings and demand visibility. The software company's improving chart momentum and analyst confidence come against a backdrop of recent financial guidance. Management projected fiscal 2027 revenue of $8.1 billion to $8.17 billion with GAAP operating margins of 26% to 28%. The company's narrative anticipates $10 billion in revenue and $2.4 billion in earnings by 2029, requiring 11.4% annual revenue growth. However, investors face risks from AI-enabled competitors advancing in generative design. The most optimistic analysts project $10.3 billion in revenue and $2.6 billion in earnings by 2029, above consensus estimates, as markets reassess Autodesk's AI monetisation potential.
Autodesk has completed its acquisition of Rhumbix, a construction technology company that captures real-time jobsite data to improve cost visibility and project decision-making. Financial terms were not disclosed. Autodesk said many construction teams lose cost control not from poor estimates, but from delayed visibility into field activity. Traditional financial systems are backward-looking, with labor and materials data appearing in reports only after work is completed. Rhumbix's platform enables field teams to capture data once and use it across multiple processes, supporting labor tracking, production monitoring, time-and-materials documentation and daily reporting. The integration aims to connect real-time field data with downstream systems, reducing fragmentation and enabling proactive rather than reactive project management. The acquisition strengthens Autodesk's effort to connect workflows across the construction lifecycle.
Autodesk shares closed at $247.44 following mixed recent performance, with a 9% gain over 30 days but a 17% decline over 90 days. The software company generates $7.2 billion in annual revenue and $1.1 billion in net income. The most popular valuation narrative suggests Autodesk is 25% undervalued, with a fair value of $331.75 per share. This view relies on accelerating adoption of cloud-based platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud and Fusion 360, alongside the shift to subscription and SaaS models driving recurring revenue and margin improvements. However, the company trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.5 times, significantly above the US software industry average of 29.9 times, suggesting potential valuation risk if growth expectations moderate.
Bay Area tech companies including Meta, Autodesk, Salesforce, Workday, Google, Pinterest and Block have announced layoffs since early 2026. Industry experts attribute the cuts to overhiring in recent years, economic uncertainty, high interest rates and reduced foreign investment, rather than solely AI-driven efficiencies. Ryan Miller from Employment Boost says most laid-off workers find new roles within three to six months, though some searches extend to a year. Companies are also offering less generous severance packages. The job market has become more selective, with firms no longer hiring at previous rates. The financial impact can be severe for Bay Area residents, where California's maximum weekly unemployment benefit of $450 represents a significant drop from typical tech salaries. With benefits lasting only 26 weeks, workers should monitor company earnings reports and internal communications for warning signs.