Autodesk

SeniorManager,SoftwareDevelopment

Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Manager, Software Development at Autodesk. Skills: Platform strategy, Data engineering, Agile leadership. Lead, manage, and mentor multiple Agile Scrum teams. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10–15 years of experience leading global Agile engineering teams, Hands-on experience with Python, Java, or Node.js, Proven track record of designing, developing, and operating production-grade data pipelines and web services, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern software delivery frameworks, Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, enterprise-grade technical solutions, Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

Exposure to Agentic AI, AI-driven data platforms and predictive analytics, Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field

What You'll Do.

and mentor multiple Agile Scrum teams

Foster a culture of innovation

Partner with product managers

business stakeholders

Design robust platform and data architectures

Influence the product roadmap

Oversee the development

and operation of enterprise-grade

Ensure high availability

and management of web

Apply expertise in Agentic AI and modern data

Establish and enforce engineering standards for quality

Support operational excellence

Champion Agile engineering best practices

high-impact software delivery

Improve engineering velocity

operational efficiency

and platform reliability

Collaborate cross-functionally with software architects

Build best-in-class platforms

Communicate complex technical concepts and architectural decisions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Agile Scrum teams; Product managers; Business stakeholders; Architects; Software architects; Data scientists; Product teams; Engineering organizations

Communication Scope

Technical concepts; Architectural decisions

Process & Methodology

Agile, Scrum

Full Job Description

**Job Requisition ID #** 26WD98474 **Position Overview** We are seeking an innovative and results-driven Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering, to lead our Platform and Data Engineering organization. This team is responsible for building and scaling mission-critical platforms that are foundational to Autodesk’s success, including: * Content Platforms * Unified Search Platform * Metrics-Driven Experimentation Platform * Marketing Analytics and Data Engineering Platform As a strategic engineering leader, you will oversee one or more of these domains, driving technical innovation, mentoring high-performing teams, and shaping Autodesk’s platform strategy. You will work closely with product managers, architects, and business leaders to translate complex business requirements into scalable, reliable, and impactful solutions. ### **Responsibilities** * Lead, manage, and mentor multiple Agile Scrum teams composed of full-stack engineers and data engineers * Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning * Partner with product managers, business stakeholders, and architects to define technical strategy, design robust platform and data architectures, and influence the product roadmap * Oversee the development, deployment, and operation of enterprise-grade platforms, services, and data products, ensuring high availability, scalability, reliability, and performance * Guide the design, development, and management of web services and APIs that power internal and external applications and data ecosystems * Apply expertise in Agentic AI and modern data pipeline architectures to drive innovation and scalable engineering solutions * Establish and enforce engineering standards for quality, reliability, observability, and data accuracy to support operational excellence * Champion Agile engineering best practices and drive iterative, high-impact software delivery * Leverage automation, DevOps, and CI/CD practices to improve engineering

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