Principal Software Development Engineer - Platform Development (AWS / Azure)

Position Overview

As a Principal Software Development Engineer, you will join the Engineering & DevOps Services (EDS) team within AI, Data & Automation (AIDA) at Autodesk. Our team drives the Enterprise AI Strategy by building and operationalising the Enterprise AI Fabric , enabling intelligent search, LLM-powered workflows, and AI-driven agents across Autodesk. Our team has a lot of visibility and the impact of our work is directly related to Autodesk business results. We value the culture, transparency and collaboration in our team and at Autodesk in general, we take pride in our global diversity and how we work and talk with one another. This is a hybrid role based in Bengaluru, India.

Job Description :

We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Software Development Engineer (SDE-IV) to lead the development and operationalisation of AI Platforms. This role combines hands-on engineering with platform ownership, ensuring the successful implementation of tools and frameworks that enable intelligent search, LLM-powered actions, and AI-driven productivity agents across the organisation.

You will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and deploying AI-enabled solutions that integrate with enterprise collaboration platforms and intranet websites. As a senior engineer, you will also guide junior developers, influence architectural decisions, and ensure scalability, security, and adoption of enterprise AI tools.

Responsibilities

Technical Excellence & Engineering

• Demonstrate deep expertise in areas such as cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures
• Design and evolve large-scale, reliable, and secure systems with a focus on performance, maintainability, and operational excellence
• Stay hands-on when needed—prototyping, debugging, and delivering high-impact components
• Apply deep platform development expertise in AWS Cloud, including caching, load balancing, auto-scaling, database redundancy and resiliency, performance monitoring, hosting patterns, and full-stack platform architecture across all layers

Platform Engineering & Architecture

Strategic & Business Alignment

Technical Leadership

Systems Thinking & Complex Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Communication & Collaboration

Execution & Results Delivery

Adaptability & Continuous Learning

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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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!

Salary transparency

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.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here :

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