Software Architect

and the job listing Expires on July 27, 2026

At Autodesk, we are pioneers in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Our innovative tools empower some of the most creative minds on the planet to solve real‑world problems, touching nearly every person on Earth. We pride ourselves not only on our groundbreaking products but also on our unique culture, which fosters innovation and creativity. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Glassdoor, and others as a top place to work, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) division at Autodesk is looking for a Software Architect with extensive experience in developing modern, scalable, maintainable, and secure cloud‑native experiences. The COO division is responsible for building and maintaining cutting‑edge experiences that reach millions of customers every month.

As a member of the COO architecture team, you will drive innovation and continually improve cloud‑native experiences for both internal and external customers. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely, assuming you can accommodate North American time zones for your regular working hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions across diverse teams in a matrix setting
• Mentor developers on emerging and existing technologies, as well as career development paths
• Evaluate the feasibility of alternative directions in future architecture/platform development through modeling and prototyping
• Ensure selected architecture achieve desired quality attributes such as security, scalability, and resilience
• Influence the design, architecture, and implementation of cloud‑native experiences (frontend and backend)
• Design and implement high‑quality code for complex areas
• Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to translate business needs, system architecture, and product requirements into well‑designed and implemented software
• Evangelize and distribute technical information
• Present to and gain insights and feedback from Autodesk management on key architectural initiatives
• Contribute to both near and long‑term technology roadmaps
• Champion industry best practices
• Serve as a subject matter expert in both established and emerging cloud‑native technologies, including Material UI, React, Redux, Web Components, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and AWS‑based server‑side infrastructure

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered
• 10+ years of experience as a software engineer or architect, with a strong focus on cloud technologies
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively
• Strong leadership skills, with experience in guiding and mentoring diverse teams
• Demonstrated success in leading the architecture for commercial software systems that are globally deployed at scale
• High levels of ownership and a collaborative spirit, working seamlessly to consistently deliver high‑quality results
• Extensive knowledge of cloud‑native development tools, languages, and frameworks, along with an understanding of their appropriate application
• Working knowledge of LLMs and machine learning, with an understanding of key concepts and hands‑on experience using machine learning tools in a development environment
• Broad knowledge across many areas of software development and architecture with deep expertise in one or two key domains.

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $143,000 and $256,520. 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.

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.