Job Requisition ID #23WD67270Position OverviewWe are looking for an inclusive and impactful technical leader for the role of Director of Engineering for Autodesk’s automotive, transportation and Industrial design portfolio, including industry-leading software tools Alias and VRED.We support hybrid work environments and prefer to have our leaders close to their teams in Toronto, Canada and Germany.ResponsibilitiesDeveloping recognizable value and innovation for our product portfolio and technology componentsAs part of the leadership team, you lead our global engineering teams, team leads and software architectsOversee hiring, set goals, and develop teams and diverse and emerging talents.Optimize the development and engineering practices to thrive in a fast-paced environmentsCollaborate and align with stakeholders, vendors and customersContinuously improve and adapt our software development methodologies, focusing on software quality, efficiency and rapid development iterations designed to improve speed-to-marketClosely partner with Product Management and Experience Design and actively collaborate, influence, communicate, inspire, and motivate across all levels of the organizationBuild strong managers and high-performing, collaborative teamsTranslate broad company strategies into clear, specific objectives and actionable plans, building passion and buy-in across teamsMeasure organizational progress and health through metrics and resultsKeeping the team focused on breakthrough strategies and tactics to leverage the best resources of a growing companyMinimum QualificationsProven track record of defining, building, launching, and managing 3D content creation and visualization tools for high-end design studio workflowsDemonstrated success leading complex software development with small and large teams and multiple productsExperience designing and developing products deployed on various platforms, including the cloudExperience leading and inspiring engineering professionals to succeed in a fast-changing and highly competitive marketExperience leading teams to develop innovative solutions that meet market needsStrong presentation skills and motivation to participate in speaking engagements with other Autodesk stakeholders, customers and technology partnersA customer-focused mindsetThe Ideal CandidateShould have extensive experience in software engineering, managing complex technical projects and know how to build products and develop teamsHas an affinity for working in small teams with significant oversight and responsibilities, leading in a hands-on, entrepreneurial, and pragmatic styleIs a pragmatic problem solver who uses common sense solutions and includes appropriate stakeholders in efficient and transparent decision-making processesIs comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty and can bring clarity and decisive action to your team and stakeholdersKnows the tools, technologies, workflows, and outcomes our customers in the Automotive, Transportation and Industrial Design Studios are expectingUnderstands the technical impact and business opportunities of rapidly evolving 3D, visualization, real-time and rendering technologiesIs a motivating and inspirational leader who can energize people and teams and nurture loyalty, trust, and followingIs a technology-savvy leader with an affinity for strategy and business#LI-POSTAt 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 and 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.Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site). If you have any questions or require support, contact Autodesk Careers.Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive 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.
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