Autodesk

Principal Software Developer (Backend)

Autodesk
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2 days ago
Remote, CanadaStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Write hands-on code to deliver scalable backend services and infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain reliable, secure, high-performance cloud services.
  • Mentor and support developers while fostering continuous learning and improvement.
  • Maintain code quality through automated deployments, unit testing, integration testing, and continuous improvement.
  • Document and present technical solutions clearly and thoroughly.
  • Deliver team commitments on time.
  • Participate in on-call rotations for production systems.
  • Monitor backend performance and implement scalability, response-time, and resource-use optimizations.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of software development experience building enterprise-level cloud services.
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience building cloud services using Java for backend development.
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, serverless computing, microservices, infrastructure as code, GitOps, and AWS best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services including ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, and SNS.
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, ORM frameworks, caching strategies, distributed systems, and RESTful APIs.
  • Experience integrating with internal and external team APIs.
  • Experience using CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
  • Preferred: significant hands-on experience with AI-powered development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and VSCode Copilot.
  • Preferred: familiarity with spec-driven development and agentic coding tools.

Benefits

  • For Canada-based roles, the starting base salary is $131,000–$191,400, with offers based on experience and geographic location.
  • The compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, stock grants, and comprehensive benefits.
  • The role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person identity verification.

Tech Stack

Amazon DynamoDBAWSGitHub ActionsJavaJenkinsReactTypeScript

Categories

Autodesk

About Autodesk

10,000+ employees

Autodesk builds design and engineering software used in architecture, construction, manufacturing, and media and entertainment. Its subscription-based portfolio includes AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360, Maya, and 3ds Max, along with cloud collaboration and simulation services. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in San Francisco, the public company trades on NASDAQ as ADSK and serves customers ranging from AEC firms to product designers and film and game studios.

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