Autodesk
Technology
SeniorDirector,DataArchitectureandEngineering
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“Senior Director, Data Architecture and Engineering at Autodesk. Skills: Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Knowledge Retrieval Systems, Distributed Systems. Lead architectural vision for Product Data platform. Drive architectural decisions”
What You'll Achieve.
Scale and grow the platform; Deliver predictable execution; Deliver high quality; Deliver operational excellence; Drive adoption of Product Data platform; Influence architecture; Influence data standards; Define long-term evolution; Improve platform capabilities; Improve developer productivity
Industry & Context.
Systems thinker
Travel up to 15%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years software engineering experience, 5+ years leading architects, managers, senior leaders, Adopt and scale AI-driven engineering practices, Own and deliver large-scale, complex systems, Build and scale high-performing engineering organizations, Drive operational excellence, Deep expertise in distributed systems, Deep expertise in databases, Deep expertise in cloud platforms, Deep expertise in high-scale transactional environments, Deep expertise in knowledge retrieval systems, Deep expertise in modern software architecture patterns, Exceptional communication and influencing skills, Understand complex business requirements, Iteratively execute in highly matrixed environment, Systems thinker
Nice to Have
Experience building domain-specific data platforms, Experience with schema evolution, Experience with versioning, Experience with backward compatibility, Understand operational product data interfaces, Experience influencing industry standards, Experience influencing data interoperability frameworks, Experience influencing open ecosystems, Drive platform adoption across large organizations, Grasp object-oriented design principles, Grasp enterprise domain/data modeling, Advanced degree in computer science, Advanced degree in engineering
What You'll Do.
Lead architectural vision for Product Data platform
Drive architectural decisions
Drive technology innovation in OLTP systems
Build knowledge retrieval engineering organization
Evolve knowledge retrieval engineering organization
Deliver predictable execution
Deliver operational excellence
Hire engineering leaders
Mentor engineering leaders
Retain engineering leaders
Serve as senior leader
Shape organizational strategy
Partner with product teams
Partner with platform teams
Partner with ecosystem teams
Drive adoption of Product Data platform
Influence architecture
Influence data standards
Take ownership of cross-product initiatives
Define long-term evolution of domain data model
Influence technical strategy around domain data
Influence technical strategy around interoperability
Influence technical strategy around platform architecture
Stay at forefront of emerging technologies
Stay at forefront of engineering practices
Drive adoption of innovations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Product teams; Platform teams; Ecosystem teams; Architecture leaders; Engineering leaders; Executive stakeholders
Communication Scope
Influencing skills; Executive presentations
Full Job Description
**Job Requisition ID #** 26WD98776 **Position Overview** Autodesk is shaping the future of the Design and Make by building a global, high-throughput Product Data platform that powers design, collaboration, and lifecycle workflows across multiple domains. If you are a hands-on technologist who enjoys leading teams solving petabyte scale problems and building the next generation of knowledge retrieval systems, this may be an opportunity for you. Product Data is Autodesk's transactional data platform that manages Design and Make Data generated by millions of customers across three industries – Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), Manufacturing (MFG) and Media & Entertainment (M&E). The platform is a collection of capabilities and highly scalable data services such as document management, fine grained permissions, stream processing, data pipelines, search, granular data management, and cross industry interoperability. We are also evolving our search capabilities to the next generation of Knowledge Representation and Retrieval systems with semantic search, GraphRAG and Context Graphs. Reporting to the VP Product Data, we are seeking a Senior Director of Data Architecture and Engineering to own the architectural vision of the overall data platform, while leading the engineering execution of our advanced knowledge retrieval systems. In this role you will lead a team of senior technical leaders (software architects, distinguished engineers) and engineering leaders to help scale and grow the platform. You will interface with architecture and engineering leaders across Autodesk to __ unify complex, historically fragmented design and make data across Autodesk’s ecosystem into a coherent, scalable platform. The successful candidate is an experienced engineering leader with a passion for large-scale systems and building high-performing teams. They combine deep technical expertise, cutting edge knowledge of distributed real-time data management systems with innovativ
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