Senior Software Engineer Contractor

Job Requisition ID #

26WD95723

Does working in a fast-paced environment excite you? Do you enjoy building resilient, scalable distributed systems? Do you enjoy helping others with the software you make?

If so, the Autodesk Developer Enablement team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Developer to help build and operate Autodesk’s distributed computing platform. You will help establish quality standards, frameworks, and automation for Autodesk’s orchestration and execution platform. You will be part of a team that designs, builds, and operates services used by developers across Autodesk. You will work side by side with other engineers to support daily operations and our long-term roadmap.

A successful Senior Software Developer has a strong sense of ownership and can drive projects through to completion. This is a hybrid role, with onsite collaboration in person at least one day per week.

Responsibilities
Write code that is testable, readable, and maintainable
Collaborate with other engineers on technical and architectural designs
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on technical designs
Troubleshoot operational issues using distributed logging and tracing
Support internal development teams by answering questions and creating sample code
Participate in on-call rotations to support production systems

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on backend software development experience in a language like Go, Python, or Java
• 4+ years of experience leveraging public cloud infrastructure components like compute, caches, and databases
• Experience building and operating production services
• Experience working with and deploying containers
• Good self-management skills and ability to track and prioritize multiple tasks coming in simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications
Experience building apps on AWS using services such as ECS/EKS, Step Functions, Lambda
Experience with Agile software development practices
Good understanding of networking and security concepts

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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. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $107,000 and $157,300. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. 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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