Principal Software Engineer
Core
Architecting and scaling AI-powered cloud systems for a 3D design platform that enables architects and planners to evaluate environmental impact and project feasibility.
Role type
Principal Software Engineer (Platform & AI)
Builds
Cloud-based architecture, performance-sensitive applications, and AI-driven capabilities for the Autodesk Forma platform
Domain
AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) + Cloud Infrastructure + AI/ML
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Cloud architecture, system scalability, performance optimization, AI/Agentic AI, cross-functional leadership, technical strategy
Preferred skills
TypeScript, serverless architectures, AWS, 3D graphics/WebGL/WebGPU, real-time rendering, computational geometry, spatial algorithms, CAD/BIM data models
Technologies
AWS, TypeScript, WebGL, WebGPU, serverless
Responsibilities
Set technical direction and influence architecture across teams, design and evolve systems combining cloud and AI, drive high-impact technical initiatives, navigate performance/cost/UX trade-offs, mentor engineers and grow technical capability
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with broad technical influence