Observability Engineer

Job Requisition ID #25WD89378Position OverviewJoin Autodesk as a 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 Manage Splunk for centralized logging; ensure system health, performance, and uptimeConfigure OpenTelemetry agents across AWS environmentsOnboard log sources from applications, cloud services, and network devices into SplunkOptimize log formats and develop field extractions in collaboration with engineering teamsBuild and maintain Splunk dashboards, alerts, reports, and knowledge objectsWrite and refine SPL queries for troubleshooting and operational insightMaintain Splunk indexes for optimal storage and performanceTroubleshoot issues across the logging pipelineMonitor AWS logging infrastructure; contribute to capacity planningAutomate tasks using Python, Bash, or AWS CLIParticipate in logging platform on-call rotationAlign with senior engineers on observability standards and best practicesSupport SSO/AD integration with SplunkDocument configurations and SOPsMinimum Qualifications Bachelor’s in CS, Engineering, or related field3–5 years in DevOps, SRE, or Observability with a logging focusStrong Linux command-line and scripting (Python/Bash) skillsSolid understanding of OpenTelemetry and log pipelinesProven experience with Splunk (SPL, dashboards, admin)Familiar with AWS (EC2, ECS, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch)Preferred Qualifications Splunk Core Certified User/Power UserExperience deploying OTEL agents in productionFamiliarity with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)Logging experience with Docker/KubernetesUnderstanding of AWS observability tools (CloudWatch, X-Ray)Solid grasp of networking/security in log management#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).