Autodesk
Position Overview
Autodesk is transforming how the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry works by helping our customers focus on sustainability, adopt outcome-based design, create digital twins, and more. We’re re-imagining our applications with cloud-native capabilities including data at scale, edge computing, AI-based solutions, and cutting‑edge 3D modeling and graphics. And we’re doing this in our flagship products, including Revit, an industry‑leading building information model software serving hundreds of thousands of customers globally, as well as tools for structural analysis, structural detailing, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) fabrication, and sustainability analysis.
Based in Boston, MA this role supports Autodesk’s hybrid‑first approach. We are looking for a Distinguished Software Architect to set the technical vision for the Building Design product portfolio, lead a Software Architect team, and coordinate across the AEC portfolio and Autodesk. In this role you will be responsible for creating a compelling technical vision, and a strategy for achieving that vision, to deliver compelling value for our customers and achieve business outcomes. It will involve managing a portfolio of products at different stages of their lifecycle, and how to best evolve this technology into the future. Your inspirational leadership will foster the creation of core technologies which will help the AEC industry to create a better, more sustainable world.
Responsibilities Technical Vision & Strategy
Synthesize and communicate a compelling technical vision encompassing desktop computing evolution, data strategy, scalable and distributed computation, and the application of AI technologies while devising pragmatic, incremental plans towards this vision
Apply your architectural and system knowledge to influence strategy, planning, and execution
Take direct accountability for making technology decisions, as well as driving decision making among the software architects and stakeholders
Drive efforts to build secure systems that respect privacy while meeting reliability, performance, and other operational goals
Lead re‑use of platform capabilities and drive contributions to the Autodesk platform
Architectural Design & Standards
Define and evolve the components, relationships, and governing principles that define the architecture of our systems
Strong interface and data modeling design skills, applying concepts of coupling and cohesion
Ensure the establishment and execution of standards and practices for software design; define views, diagrams, and other formalisms used to explore and articulate designs
Maintain and apply expert‑level, up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant architectural patterns and technologies
Create trustworthy technology by ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications and architectures
Collaboration & Strategic Problem Solving
Keeps strategic priorities top of mind and works to align architectural work so as to support those goals
Collaborate with other software architects, product managers, and user experience leaders to develop strategic solutions to handle complex problems and specify systems interactions
Consistently demonstrates sound and pragmatic technical judgment, soliciting feedback from stakeholders and weighing multiple factors
Work with peers throughout Autodesk to understand our technology landscape and challenges, articulate opportunities, and evangelize change
Maintain one‑on‑one relationships with peers across Autodesk to understand our technology landscape and challenges, articulate opportunities, and promote change
Lead or participate in company‑wide technical working groups
Communication & Knowledge Sharing
Communicate effectively and proactively on technical topics to varied audiences, including executive leadership and customers
Write and speak internally on your work, with an option for external communications
Mastery of taking complex ideas and conveying them in a concise and impactful manner
Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation abilities to effectively communicate software architecture strategy to a variety of stakeholders
Foster a culture of knowledge sharing amongst the software architect and technical leaders
Play a leading role in Autodesk technical conferences and forums
Travel at least four times per year to attend internal conferences and forums, and to meet with geographically distributed development teams
People Leadership & Team Development
Lead, inspire, coach, and manage a team of Software Architects across a global organization
Ensure a cohesiveness and excellence in the practice of software architecture and technical excellence
Be a role model for communication with internal stakeholders and customers, from telling our strategy, to facilitating alignment towards shared goals, and handling challenging situations
Ensure self and team is recognized as trusted partners with internal stakeholders at all levels
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, or equivalent experience
A minimum of 10 years of experience as a software architect, with at least 5 years in cloud software
A track record of delivering desktop and cloud software, spanning products and industries
An ability and desire to get things done without the need for external deadlines or daily oversight
Proven ability to organize and delegate the design and execution of systems that are larger than a single person
Sought out by other teams, leaders, and customers for their expertise
Recognized for innovative work, such as via patents and publications
Demonstrated ability to transform the software architecture practices for a group of architects and engineers
Preferred Qualifications
An advanced degree in computer science
Experience transforming enterprise level desktop applications to cloud
Experience leading or managing an architecture team
Experience in AI/ML
An industry expert in and contributor to software architecture practice
Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry
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!
Benefits From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $189,000 and $305,800. 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity At Autodesk, we’re building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Diversity & Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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Based in Boston, MA this role supports Autodesk’s hybrid‑first approach. We are looking for a Distinguished Software Architect to set the technical vision for the Building Design product portfolio, lead a Software Architect team, and coordinate across the AEC portfolio and Autodesk. In this role you will be responsible for creating a compelling technical vision, and a strategy for achieving that vision, to deliver compelling value for our customers and achieve business outcomes. It will involve managing a portfolio of products at different stages of their lifecycle, and how to best evolve this technology into the future. Your inspirational leadership will foster the creation of core technologies which will help the AEC industry to create a better, more sustainable world.
Responsibilities Technical Vision & Strategy
Synthesize and communicate a compelling technical vision encompassing desktop computing evolution, data strategy, scalable and distributed computation, and the application of AI technologies while devising pragmatic, incremental plans towards this vision
Apply your architectural and system knowledge to influence strategy, planning, and execution
Take direct accountability for making technology decisions, as well as driving decision making among the software architects and stakeholders
Drive efforts to build secure systems that respect privacy while meeting reliability, performance, and other operational goals
Lead re‑use of platform capabilities and drive contributions to the Autodesk platform
Architectural Design & Standards
Define and evolve the components, relationships, and governing principles that define the architecture of our systems
Strong interface and data modeling design skills, applying concepts of coupling and cohesion
Ensure the establishment and execution of standards and practices for software design; define views, diagrams, and other formalisms used to explore and articulate designs
Maintain and apply expert‑level, up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant architectural patterns and technologies
Create trustworthy technology by ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications and architectures
Collaboration & Strategic Problem Solving
Keeps strategic priorities top of mind and works to align architectural work so as to support those goals
Collaborate with other software architects, product managers, and user experience leaders to develop strategic solutions to handle complex problems and specify systems interactions
Consistently demonstrates sound and pragmatic technical judgment, soliciting feedback from stakeholders and weighing multiple factors
Work with peers throughout Autodesk to understand our technology landscape and challenges, articulate opportunities, and evangelize change
Maintain one‑on‑one relationships with peers across Autodesk to understand our technology landscape and challenges, articulate opportunities, and promote change
Lead or participate in company‑wide technical working groups
Communication & Knowledge Sharing
Communicate effectively and proactively on technical topics to varied audiences, including executive leadership and customers
Write and speak internally on your work, with an option for external communications
Mastery of taking complex ideas and conveying them in a concise and impactful manner
Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation abilities to effectively communicate software architecture strategy to a variety of stakeholders
Foster a culture of knowledge sharing amongst the software architect and technical leaders
Play a leading role in Autodesk technical conferences and forums
Travel at least four times per year to attend internal conferences and forums, and to meet with geographically distributed development teams
People Leadership & Team Development
Lead, inspire, coach, and manage a team of Software Architects across a global organization
Ensure a cohesiveness and excellence in the practice of software architecture and technical excellence
Be a role model for communication with internal stakeholders and customers, from telling our strategy, to facilitating alignment towards shared goals, and handling challenging situations
Ensure self and team is recognized as trusted partners with internal stakeholders at all levels
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, or equivalent experience
A minimum of 10 years of experience as a software architect, with at least 5 years in cloud software
A track record of delivering desktop and cloud software, spanning products and industries
An ability and desire to get things done without the need for external deadlines or daily oversight
Proven ability to organize and delegate the design and execution of systems that are larger than a single person
Sought out by other teams, leaders, and customers for their expertise
Recognized for innovative work, such as via patents and publications
Demonstrated ability to transform the software architecture practices for a group of architects and engineers
Preferred Qualifications
An advanced degree in computer science
Experience transforming enterprise level desktop applications to cloud
Experience leading or managing an architecture team
Experience in AI/ML
An industry expert in and contributor to software architecture practice
Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry
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!
Benefits From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $189,000 and $305,800. 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity At Autodesk, we’re building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Diversity & Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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