Principal Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 31, 2026. Autodesk scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Requisition ID #
26WD94925Position Overview
Are you a visionary backend developer ready to lead innovation in cloud-based data management? Join our Fusion Data team as a Principal Engineer and help architect the next generation of Autodesk Fusion-a cutting-edge CAD ecosystem trusted by millions worldwide.
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead with Impact: Mentor a talented Scrum team, guiding the development of foundational microservices that power Fusion’s data platform
Solve Complex Challenges: Tackle technical puzzles, troubleshoot issues, and drive solutions that scale across global products like AutoCAD, Inventor,Fusionand Revit
Architect for Excellence: Design and implement robust, efficient backend systems using best practices and modern development guidelines
Innovate Continuously: Research, prototype, and introducenew technologiesand patterns to keep our platform ahead of the curve
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product owners, scrum masters, and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, high-quality features
WhatYou’llDo
Lead and mentor a Scrum teammaintainingmultiple microservices
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
Architect, design, and implement clean, scalable code
Ensure performance,resiliency, andscalability of backend systems
Develop andmaintainrobust test automation
Collaborate to analyze requirements and deliver impactful solutions
Research and implementnew ideasand technologies
Deliver results that delightboth internal and external clients and drive customer satisfaction
Integrate features across diverse teams andPlatformtechnologies
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
10+ years of hands-on experience withlarge scalecommercial cloud services and applications
Proven leadership in critical projects and fast-paced environments
Advanced Java programming skills (Spring, Jersey, Spring Boot)
Expertisein large-scale microservices, caching (Redis), distributed tracing,eventing(Kinesis), and scaling
Mastery of RESTful web services, relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, DynamoDB)
Experience with unit and automation testing (JUnit, Cucumber, JMeter)
Deep knowledge of software design patterns, distributed systems, resiliency, and security
Strong troubleshooting and remote debugging skills
Familiarity with build and CI/CD tools (Ant, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins) and version control (Git)
Excellent communication and adaptability across time zones
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS stack (ECS, Lambda, Batch, Step Function, API Gateway, CloudFront, S3, SQS)
Familiarity with Python, Groovy, and JavaScript frameworks (AngularJS, React.js, Redux)
Agile development experience
Knowledge of search technologies (Lucene, Elasticsearch)
Experience with Jira and Wiki
Join Us!
Be part of an innovative team pushing the boundaries ofwhat’spossible with Autodesk Fusion 360. AsPrincipalEngineer, yourexpertisewill shape our technology and drive the success of our projects. Ready to make an impact? Apply todayand helpus build the future of design and engineering.
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About Autodesk
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