Principal Software Developer- Data Foundation

Company: Autodesk
Company: Autodesk
Location: Vancouver, BC, CAN
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2025-10-04 05:55
Job Requisition ID #25WD92047Position OverviewAutodesk Platform Service and Emerging Technology team is looking for talents to work on customer facing AI projects. In this role, you will build AI-powered features and intelligent agents for our products, hands on MCP tools and the AI Platform, driving innovation by applying cutting-edge AI technologies to deliver impactful, customer-facing solutions.At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and deploy AI agents and product AI featuresHands on MCP tools to integrate AI solutions into product workflowsCollaborate with the AI Platform team to leverage shared infrastructure, tools, and servicesExperiment with large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and multi-modal AI techniques to build intelligent applicationsDevelop prototypes to validate ideas and drive them into production-ready solutionsDocument findings, share best practices, and contribute to AI knowledge sharing across other groupsEnsure scalability, reliability, and performance of AI features in production.Own full engineering cycle including designing, prototyping, coding, validating, deployment, and troubleshootingEstablish strong partnership and collaborate effectively with engineering teams worldwide with concise communication, strong commitment and win-win mindsetDevelop tools to boost development like automated testing, performance monitoring, resiliency analysis, etcShare and bring best practice into the team/product; promote best practice/achievement to engineering communityLeading technical discussion and design cross global teamsMentoring and leading junior members to contribute on project goalsMinimum QualificationsBachelor in Computer Engineering with 8+ years working experience or equivalent MSRequire excellent experience in AI such as AI agent, MCP, LLMExcellent programing skills with Python, JavaRich AI system design experienceExcellent analytical capability and fast-learning abilityExcellent knowledge about AWS services or similar core services from other providersGood leadership, communication and teamworkComprehensive technical knowledge in software development methodologies, design, implementation, automation tests and deploymentFluent English communicationPreferred QualificationsExperience in data scientist is a plusSuccessfully completed one or more commercial AI software development cycles is a plusAdvanced expert role, requiring deep subject-matter knowledge and sound business acumen to advise leadersFor jobs at this level, knowledge of the business starts to become as important as subject-matter knowledgeIncumbents translate specialized subject-matter requirements into business needs/requirementsRequire depth of specialized expertise to interpret internal/external business issues and recommend best practices to address themSolve complex problems that require in-depth evaluation of variable factors by taking a broad perspective to identify the best approach and innovative solutionsWork independently, with close guidance in only the most complex or unusual situationsAdapt communication style to persuade various stakeholders across the business and frequently interact with senior leaders to provide advice and SMEMay lead functional teams or programs within own function (or closely related functions)Learn 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 – 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 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, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.Diversity & BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging 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).
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