Senior Observability Engineer

Job Requisition ID #25WD89379Position OverviewJoin Autodesk as a Senior Observability Engineer driving the architecture, scale, and evolution of our global observability platform engineering team. You will lead technical strategy, platform innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to elevate telemetry across the engineering org.Responsibilities Architect scalable, secure, and resilient logging platforms across hybrid/multi-cloudLead OpenTelemetry adoption with standardized instrumentation and deployment modelsDefine robust onboarding strategies for cloud, hybrid, and edge telemetry sourcesIntegrate observability tooling (Splunk, Dynatrace) to deliver unified insightsEvaluate emerging technologies; develop custom observability solutions as neededContribute to open-source or internal observability tooling and standardsDrive documentation, training, and cross-team knowledge sharingCollaborate with app teams to embed observability into new service architecturesWork with security teams on logging compliance, threat detection, and governancePartner with platform teams on CI/CD observability integration and enterprise telemetry architectureMinimum QualificationsBachelor's in CS, Engineering, or related field5–8 years in Observability, SRE, or DevOps with deep logging platform expertiseAdvanced skills in Splunk (admin, dev, architect), and OpenTelemetry in productionStrong Python or Go development background; expert in Linux and networkingHands-on with AWS (EC2, ECS, Lambda, S3) and containerized environments (Kubernetes, service mesh)Proven experience in designing large-scale, secure observability systemsPreferred Qualifications Splunk Admin, Architect, or Developer certificationsContributions to OpenTelemetry or other open-source observability projectsExperience with multiple platforms (Datadog, Elastic, Prometheus, New Relic)Exposure to machine learning in observability (e.g., predictive alerting)Familiarity with logging-related compliance standards (SOC2, GDPR, PCI)Proficient with IaC and GitOps-based deploymentsBackground in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud telemetry strategiesTechnical leadership or project ownership experienceStrong communicator with writing/speaking experience in observability forums#LI-MR2Learn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome 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 – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!Salary transparencySalary 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, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.Diversity & BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belongingAre you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).