Principal Software Engineer - Backend Cloud Services

Principal Software Engineer

Job Requisition ID #

26WD95694

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking a highly motivated Principal Software Engineer to join our agile development team! In order to provide a seamless cloud data experience for our customers we’re building our core underlying cloud fabric and kernel that is comprised of massively scalable, always-on, globally deployed cloud services that underpin our customer facing systems and bridges existing products and solutions with our cloud data platform.

We are looking for a Software Engineer who is primarily backend-focused, with strong expertise in Java and Spring, and capable of delivering scalable, reliable cloud-based services while contributing to full-stack solutions as needed. As part of a self-sufficient Scrum team, you will design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend systems, collaborate across functions, and take ownership of features end-to-end. The ideal candidate has experience working on complex systems, can onboard quickly, and operates effectively with minimal supervision.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring / Spring Boot

• Work effectively as a member of self-organized agile team that contributes to all aspects of software development from architecture to design to estimation to development to testing to release and maintenance

• Design and implement reusable and modular components that fit into existing applications and services

• Collaborate closely with architects, product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions

• Identify performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and defects, and implement effective solutions

• Contribute to frontend components when required to support feature completeness

• Leverage analytics to measure performance and monitor availability

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of Backend Software Development with strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring / Spring Boot

• Experience building and maintaining complex, production-grade systems

• Solid experience designing REST APIs (JAX-RS, JSON, etc.)

• Working knowledge of AWS cloud services

• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, etc.) and ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA) etc

• Strong understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, OOP, SOLID principles, and design patterns

• Understanding of cloud architecture fundamentals such as scalability, resiliency, caching, logging, and observability

• Hands-on experience with JavaScript and basic frontend concepts  & frontend frameworks (Angular, React, Vue)

• Strong communication and analytical skills

• Self-driven, adaptable, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision

• Working knowledge of Splunk (logging and monitoring), Jenkins (CI/CD), Docker and containerization

• Exposure to testing frameworks like Cucumber, unit testing and TDD practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with using AI tools (Cursor/Github Co-Pilot and prompt engineering)

• Experience with CAD, 3D and 2D Geometry

• Good understanding of networking and security concepts

• Experience contributing to community-driven libraries/SDKs

• Experience with Agile software development practices
  
  

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About Autodesk

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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!

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Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. 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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Experience Level

Senior Level