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Principal Software Engineer

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Autodesk

Principal Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA

Job Requisition ID #

24WD82324

Responsibilities: Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design. Determine system performance standards. Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation. Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance. Monitor functioning of equipment to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications. Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, or security needs to determine hardware configuration. Prepare reports or correspondence concerning project specifications, activities, or status. Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements. Train users to use new or modified equipment. Work with stakeholders to define needs and design solutions relevant to solving a security problem. Contribute to the technical roadmap and technical debt elimination, balancing time, resource, and quality constraints to achieve business and strategic goals and requirements. Apply continuous attention to technical excellence, secure coding principles and good design, resulting in a straightforward solution and reducing complexity. Utilize Agile development, Autodesk secure SDL and CI/CD methods. Ensure that code conforms to established coding standards and meets design specifications as well as performance and security goals and best practices. Maintain, troubleshoot, document, and debug code, as required. Participate in software design reviews, peer code reviews, and provide input and feedback to other members of the development team. Research external best practices and emerging software and security technologies for possible incorporation into platform/applications and methodologies. Define and develop team standard practices and methodologies. Mentor and pair with junior engineers to help them reach their potential.

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Must be available to work on projects at various, unanticipated sites throughout the United States. Telecommuting is permitted.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 8 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a software engineer-related occupation.

Must be available to work on projects at various, unanticipated sites throughout the United States. Telecommuting is permitted.

Special Requirements:

Position requires at least 6 years of experience in each of the following skills:

  • Experience with developing frameworks, APIs, and UI that support online customer interactions;
  • Utilize knowledge of Oracle and PL/SQL queries to collect and integrate data into relational database management system (RDBMS);
  • Experience with analyzing central processing unit, memory, performance issue on production and lower environments;
  • Experience with DevOps on Unix/Linux system;
  • Utilize knowledge of Couchbase and Kibana to develop NoSQL solutions for storing data records;
  • Utilize knowledge of Cloud Foundry and AWS cloud solutions to develop services using service-oriented architecture (SOA) and JSON-based structures;
  • Utilize knowledge of Python and Java/Javascript to implement business rules, and knowledge of writing Terraform / Unix script to automate and process applications.

Position also requires at least 4 years of experience in each of the following skills:

  • Utilize knowledge of Spring Boot in a pivotal cloud platform;
  • Utilize knowledge of DB2, Oracle and PL/SQL queries to integrate an RDBMS and conduct DevOps on Unix/Linux systems;
  • Utilize knowledge of XML, XSLT, SOAP, and JSON to analyze document structures and generate data for destination systems.

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you're an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $215,197- $249,600/year. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site). If you have any questions or require support, contact Autodesk Careers.

Client-provided location(s): San Francisco, CA, USA
Job ID: autodesk-24WD82324
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Some Meals Provided
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Promote From Within
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • BIPOC founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led