**Job Requisition ID #** 26WD94886 **Position Overview** We are seeking a **Principal Software Development Engineer** to contribute at a senior individual contributor level to the development and evolution of large-scale internal automation platforms. This role is expected to deliver high-impact, reliable, and scalable systems that improve productivity across the organization. As a Principal Engineer, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, take ownership of complex technical problem spaces, and influence system design, engineering practices, and execution quality across team boundaries. **Responsibilities:** + Own and deliver **complex, high-impact software initiatives** that span multiple components and services, from design through production readiness + Collaborate closely with engineering leaders and architects to **design, evolve, and refine system architectures** that meet long-term scalability, reliability, and maintainability goals + Translate ambiguous or high-level requirements into **well-defined technical solutions** , driving execution while balancing scope, quality, and timelines + Act as a strong individual contributor on **large-scale, distributed systems** , contributing hands-on code while maintaining a system-level perspective + Demonstrate ownership of assigned platform capabilities, including:Engineering best practicesCode quality and maintainabilityOperational readiness and reliabilityDeployment and lifecycle considerations + Identify opportunities to **simplify systems, reduce operational overhead, and improve internal efficiency** through automation and thoughtful design + Partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, product, operations) to ensure solutions align with business and organizational goals + Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge sharing + Play a key role in **incident response and post-incident improvement** , driving root-cause analysis and long-term corrective actions + Contribute to the continuous improvement of **engineering standards, development workflows, and quality practices** across the team **Minimum Qualifications** + 8 to 12 years of experience in software development + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field + Strong proficiency in **Python** for building large-scale, maintainable systems + Strong understanding of **HTTP-based services and API design** + Experience in **AWS services** and operating production workloads in cloud environments + Exposure to **AI/ML systems** , particularly NLP-based solutions and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) + Extensive experience delivering **production-grade systems** + Strong expertise in **software system design** , including decomposition, abstraction, and long-term maintainability + Demonstrated ability to work effectively in **distributed systems and service-oriented architectures** + Proven experience delivering solutions in environments with **unclear requirements or evolving constraints** + Hands-on experience building, deploying, and operating services in **cloud environments** + Deep understanding and practical application of **software design patterns and engineering best practices** , independent of programming language + Experience with **containerized applications** and modern deployment workflows + Familiarity with **infrastructure as code** and automated provisioning + Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences + Self-directed, highly motivated, and comfortable working autonomously while collaborating closely with senior technical leaders **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with **event-driven architectures** and asynchronous processing + Experience with **Docker** , container orchestration, and service discovery + Familiarity with **Terraform** or similar infrastructure-as-code tools + Experience designing or operating **CI/CD pipelines** for reliable and repeatable deployments + Experience with **search, analytics, or observability platforms** (e.g., Elasticsearch/OpenSearch) \#LI-AK1 **Learn More** **About Autodesk** Welcome to Autodesk! 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