Software Engineering Manager (ML Engineering)

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking a passionate and experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our Analytics Data Group. Our mission is to build a world-class, secure data platform that empowers thousands across Autodesk to make data-driven decisions—fueling product design, machine learning, experimentation, customer insights, and more.

As a hands-on Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a talented team of software and ML engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining the next-generation Autodesk machine learning platform.

In this role, you will drive the technical strategy, execution, and delivery of scalable AI / ML solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with Product Managers to shape and implement the roadmap, ensure alignment with organizational goals, foster cross-functional collaboration, and champion platform adoption across teams. We’re looking for a leader with strong technical expertise in AI / ML technologies and a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale systems on time and within budget. You’ve built and led high-performing engineering teams, delivered production-grade platforms for large-scale AI / ML workloads, and thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment. Above all, you have the ability to inspire teams to achieve excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of engineers in the development and deployment of AI / ML solutions

Collaborate with teams including product management, data science, data and cloud infrastructure to define and execute the AI / ML platform roadmap

Provide sound technical guidance and drive crucial technology decisions

Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI / ML technologies

Provide guidance of the design and architecture of scalable, reliable, and efficient AI / ML systems

Ensure adherence to best practices in software development, code quality, and security standards

Manage project timelines and resource allocation to drive deliverables

Foster a culture of innovation, agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team

Actively participate in the hiring process to attract and onboard top-tier engineering talent, ensuring the team possesses the necessary skills and expertise to execute on the AI / ML platform vision

Minimum Qualifications

BS / MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. (MS preferred)

12+ years of experience of software engineering, with at least 3 years in a management role

Experience leading and mentoring software and ML engineering teams

Experience with identifying potential project risks and developing mitigation strategies

Background in AI / ML with experience in deep learning, statistical modelling, and neural networks

Design and build scalable, high-performance systems with understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience with agile software development methodologies and management practices

Expertise in developing / managing CI / CD pipelines, automation tools, and practices for machine learning lifecycle management

Excellent communication and written skills

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, specifically AWS SageMaker or Azure Machine Learning, or Google Cloud Platform

Prior experience in building AI / ML platforms

Understanding of MLOps principles and practices for effectively managing and automating machine learning workflows, including model versioning, monitoring, and deployment

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