Autodesk
Technology
SeniorPrincipalSoftwareEngineer
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“Senior Principal Software Engineer at Autodesk. Skills: Cloud platform, Platform backend, Data technologies, Large-scale applications, Distributed systems. Define and drive technical architecture. Lead complex cross-team engineering efforts”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience, 12+ years of experience designing, building, and delivering commercial software applications, Proven experience leading architecture and technical direction for large-scale software systems, Software engineering fundamentals, including object-oriented design and distributed systems principles, Expertise in one or more modern programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, C++, Java, or similar, Experience building cloud-native applications on AWS, Azure, or comparable platforms, Understanding of API design, service-oriented architectures, and event-driven systems, Experience with modern web technologies, including React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases, Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software delivery practices, Problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, Experience influencing technical decisions across multiple teams and organizations
Nice to Have
Experience building platform products, shared services, or developer platforms, Experience modernizing or evolving large-scale applications and architectures, Knowledge of microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native design patterns, Experience designing component libraries, design systems, or modern frontend architectures, Experience with Progressive Web Applications (PWA), WebGL, or 3D visualization technologies, Experience in B2B SaaS environments and multi-tenant platforms, Familiarity with digital twins, AEC, facilities management, or IoT domains, Experience improving engineering productivity through tooling, automation, and developer experience initiatives, Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
What You'll Do.
Define and drive technical architecture
Lead complex cross-team engineering efforts
and maintainable solutions
and engineering teams
Establish engineering standards
Drive improvements in performance
Own technical decision-making for large-scale systems
Guide evolution of frontend and backend architectures
Guide evolution of APIs
Reduce technical debt
Enable continued product innovation and growth
Mentor senior engineers
Act as a technical leader
Lead architecture discussions
Lead technical planning activities
Contribute hands-on to software development
Contribute hands-on to critical technical implementations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-team engineering efforts; Partner with product teams; Partner with architecture teams; Partner with engineering teams; Across multiple teams; Across organizations
Communication Scope
Stakeholder management
Process & Methodology
Technical planning
Full Job Description
**Job Requisition ID #** 26WD96547 **Senior Principal Software Engineer** **Krakow, Poland** **(Permanent employment)** **Position Overview** Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) makes software for people who make things. We are a global leader in design and make software for architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries. If you've ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you've experienced what millions of Autodesk customers have built with our software. At Autodesk, we exist to turn ideas into new realities that shape a successful future. Our software and services harness emerging technologies—such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), artificial intelligence, generative design, and robotics—that give companies and individuals the power to work more quickly, and sustainably throughout the entire project lifecycle. Autodesk Operations Solutions is developing a cloud-first platform that unifies facility operations, asset management, maintenance, process improvement, and building-systems data—connecting the entire building lifecycle and day-to-day operations. Central to this platform is Autodesk Tandem, which provides an ecosystem that turns building and asset data into digital twin operational workflows and services. The solutions we are developing will be built on that foundation with a modern web experience, a common information model, published APIs, and connector patterns so customers and partners can integrate OT/IT/CMMS systems, extend functionality, and operationalize analytics and managed services at scale. We are growing our presence in Krakow, Poland and looking for a Senior Principal Software Engineer to join our team focused on shaping the future of Operations solutions at Autodesk. Reporting to a Senior Manager of Software Development, you would be enthusiastic about delivering solutions aimed at providing a cloud platform exper
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