Job Requisition ID #

25WD93378

Position Overview

Are you a visionary backend developer ready to lead innovation in cloud-based data management? Join our Fusion Data team as a Principal Engineer and help architect the next generation of Autodesk Fusion—a cutting-edge CAD ecosystem trusted by millions worldwide.  

Roles & Responsibilities

Lead with Impact: Mentor a talented Scrum team, guiding the development of foundational microservices that power Fusion’s data platform

Solve Complex Challenges: Tackle technical puzzles, troubleshoot issues, and drive solutions that scale across global products like AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion and Revit

Architect for Excellence: Design and implement robust, efficient backend systems using best practices and modern development guidelines

Innovate Continuously: Research, prototype, and introduce new technologies and patterns to keep our platform ahead of the curve

Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product owners, scrum masters, and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, high-quality features

What You’ll Do 

Lead and mentor a Scrum team maintaining multiple microservices 

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues 

Architect, design, and implement clean, scalable code 

Ensure performance, resiliency, and scalability of backend systems 

Develop and maintain robust test automation 

Collaborate to analyze requirements and deliver impactful solutions 

Research and implement new ideas and technologies 

Deliver results that delight both internal and external clients and drive customer satisfaction 

Integrate features across diverse teams and Platform technologies 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience 

10+ years of hands-on experience with large scale commercial cloud services and applications 

Proven leadership in critical projects and fast-paced environments 

Advanced Java programming skills (Spring, Jersey, Spring Boot) 

Expertise in large-scale microservices, caching (Redis), distributed tracing, eventing (Kinesis), and scaling 

Mastery of RESTful web services, relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, DynamoDB) 

Experience with unit and automation testing (JUnit, Cucumber, JMeter) 

Deep knowledge of software design patterns, distributed systems, resiliency, and security 

Strong troubleshooting and remote debugging skills 

Familiarity with build and CI/CD tools (Ant, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins) and version control (Git) 

Excellent communication and adaptability across time zones 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AWS stack (ECS, Lambda, Batch, Step Function, API Gateway, CloudFront, S3, SQS) 

Familiarity with Python, Groovy, and JavaScript frameworks (AngularJS, React.js, Redux) 

Agile development experience 

Knowledge of search technologies (Lucene, Elasticsearch) 

Experience with Jira and Wiki 

Join Us! 
 

Be part of an innovative team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with Autodesk Fusion 360. As Principal Engineer, your expertise will shape our technology and drive the success of our projects. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build the future of design and engineering.  

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