Principal Engineer (Java, AWS)

Autodesk · Software & Internet

Pune, India
On-site
Posted yesterday
Software Engineering

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About the job

Job Requisition ID #

26WD101290

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the architecture and evolution of our AssetGraph Platform at scale. This is an exciting opportunity to work on Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and services that directly impact millions of Autodesk product users worldwide.

In this role, you will drive technical strategy, influence platform direction, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable, resilient, and high-performing systems that support critical business outcomes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, architects, and Product Management to shape platform capabilities, drive technical excellence, and deliver innovative solutions.

This position is based in Pune, India.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design, and development of platform services using Java, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Redis, and Apache Kafka

Design and implement distributed, event-driven microservices architectures with a strong focus on scalability, resilience, latency, and observability

Take end-to-end ownership of platform capabilities, including architecture, engineering practices, software quality, deployment, operational excellence, and production support

Lead large-scale, complex, and ambiguous technical initiatives from requirements clarification through execution and successful delivery

Drive technical discussions and alignment across engineering teams, architects, Product Management, and Platform Engineering groups

Serve as a technical leader during production incidents, driving Root Cause Analysis (RCA), issue resolution, and systemic improvements

Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence through design reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing

Influence engineering direction across organizations and enable teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions

Establish and promote engineering best practices that improve platform reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical decisions with broader product and business objectives

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in back-end development and distributed systems

Extensive hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Representational State Transfer (REST) APIs, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Redis, and Docker

Proven experience designing and developing scalable, highly available distributed platforms and microservices

Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional technical initiatives spanning multiple engineering teams

Strong technical leadership, analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills

Ability to make sound architectural decisions while balancing scalability, performance, reliability, and maintainability

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing and operating large-scale, event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka or similar messaging technologies

Experience building and maintaining cloud-native applications and distributed systems on Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Familiarity with observability, monitoring, incident management, and production reliability practices

Experience leading architectural reviews and defining engineering standards across multiple teams

Experience optimizing distributed systems for performance, scalability, latency, and operational efficiency

Experience mentoring senior engineers and influencing technical direction across engineering organizations

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced and technically accomplished engineering professional who combines deep expertise in distributed systems, strategic thinking, and strong technical leadership to build scalable, resilient, and reliable platforms that deliver meaningful business outcomes

Demonstrates deep technical expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and modern software engineering practices

Applies sound architectural judgment and analytical thinking to solve complex technical challenges

Designs scalable, resilient, and maintainable systems while balancing performance, reliability, security, and operational efficiency

Takes ownership of complex technical initiatives and drives them from architecture and design through implementation and production support

Influences technical strategy and architectural decisions across multiple engineering teams and organizations

Approaches ambiguous engineering challenges with creativity, structured problem-solving, and a focus on practical solutions

Builds strong partnerships with Architects, Product Managers, Engineering Leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders

Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

Mentors engineers, shares technical knowledge, and contributes to a culture of engineering excellence and continuous learning

Identifies opportunities to improve engineering practices, platform capabilities, and operational processes

Demonstrates accountability, ownership, and the ability to work independently while guiding teams through complex technical decisions

Connects technical initiatives with broader product objectives and business outcomes to deliver long-term platform value

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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 – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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