PrincipalEngineer(Java,AWS)

**Job Requisition ID #** 24WD83405 **Position Overview** Autodesk is seeking Principal Engineer to lead the architecture and evolution of our Concurrent Editing Platform, powering real-time collaboration at scale. This role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and real-time communication technologies, combined with the ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives across engineering organizations. You will drive technical strategy, influence platform direction, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable, resilient systems that directly impact business outcomes. **Responsibilities** * Lead the architecture and development of scalable real-time collaboration systems using Java, Node.js, WebSocket’s, REST APIs, AWS/ECS, Redis, and Kafka * Design and drive distributed, event-driven microservices architectures with strong focus on scalability, resiliency, latency, and observability * Own platform capabilities end-to-end including architecture, engineering practices, quality, deployment, operational excellence, and production support * Lead large, ambiguous technical initiatives from requirements clarification through execution and successful delivery * Drive technical discussions and alignment across teams, architects, product management, and platform engineering groups * Act as a technical leader during production incidents, driving root cause analysis, resolution, and systemic improvements * Mentor engineers and elevate engineering excellence through design reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing * Influence engineering direction across organizations and serve as a force multiplier for teams **** **Minimum Qualifications** * 12+ years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in backend and distributed systems * Deep hands-on experience with Java & Spring Boot, WebSocket’s and real-time systems, RESTful APIs, AWS cloud services, Redis, and Docker * Proven experience building scalable, highly available