Senior Director, Data Architecture and Engineering
Core
Own the architectural vision of the global Product Data platform and lead engineering execution for advanced knowledge retrieval systems (semantic search, GraphRAG) serving millions of customers in AEC, Manufacturing, and Media & Entertainment.
Role type
Senior Director, Data Architecture and Engineering
Builds
A global, high-throughput Product Data platform and next-generation knowledge retrieval systems
Domain
Enterprise data platforms, distributed systems, knowledge retrieval (semantic search, GraphRAG)
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
distributed systems, databases, cloud platforms, high-scale transactional environments, knowledge retrieval systems, modern software architecture patterns, org design, leadership development, operational excellence, AI-driven engineering practices
Preferred skills
domain-specific data platforms (AEC, BIM, GIS, manufacturing), schema evolution, versioning, backward compatibility, object-oriented design, enterprise domain/data modeling
Technologies
GraphRAG, semantic search, Context Graphs
Responsibilities
Lead the Architectural vision for the Product Data platform, Drive complex architectural decisions and technology innovation in OLTP systems infrastructure, Build and evolve the knowledge retrieval engineering organization, Hire, mentor, and retain the next generation of engineering leaders, Serve as a senior leader within the Product Data leadership team, Partner with product, platform, and ecosystem teams to drive adoption, Define the long-term evolution of Autodesk's domain data model, Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and engineering practices
Seniority
Senior Director, hands-on IC with leadership of senior technical leaders