Software Engineering Manager

Company: Autodesk
Company: Autodesk
Location: Bengaluru, IND
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2026-07-13 06:49
Job Requisition ID #26WD99451Position Overview Autodesk is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing engineering team within the Growth Experience Technology (GET) organization.  The team builds integrations and platform capabilities that empower Customer Success teams to drive customer adoption, engagement, retention, and business outcomes at scale.In this role, you will lead, hire, nurture, and grow a team of talented engineers while staying close to technology. You will provide technical direction, review designs, guide delivery, develop proof of concepts when needed, and collaborate closely with Architects, Product Managers, Program Managers, and cross-functional engineering teams. We are looking for a hands-on, technology-forward engineering leader who embraces AI-assisted development, modern engineering practices, and technology disruption. The ideal candidate is creative, innovative, curious, and motivated to go above and beyond to deliver meaningful customer and business impact.ResponsibilitiesPeople Leadership and Team BuildingLead, mentor, hire, nurture, and develop a team of high-performing software engineersBuild an inclusive, collaborative, ownership-driven engineering culture focused on accountability and continuous learningManage performance, career development, coaching, onboarding, and team growthCreate clarity around team priorities, roles, responsibilities, expectations, and success measures Delivery and ExecutionDrive delivery planning and execution across quarterly and multi-quarter initiativesCollaborate with Product, Program, Architecture, Design, and other engineering teams to translate business goals into technical execution plansManage dependencies, risks, priorities, and trade-offs while communicating progress clearly to stakeholdersRemove technical, organizational, and process blockers to help teams deliver high-quality software predictably Technical Leadership and Engineering ExcellenceProvide technical guidance for the design, development, and operation of modern applications and services across web, cloud, data, and integration technologiesParticipate in architecture discussions, design reviews, code reviews, and technical decision-makingPartner with architects and senior engineers to ensure scalable, maintainable, reliable, and secure system designPromote strong engineering practices including automated testing, CI/CD, secure coding, observability, operational excellence, and production readinessSupport and improve build, deployment, and release processes using Jenkins and modern CI/CD pipelines Innovation and AI AdoptionDevelop or guide proof of concepts to validate new ideas, technologies, and architectural approachesChampion responsible adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices, coding assistants, automation tools, and LLM-based development workflowsEncourage practical use of tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and similar AI-assisted coding platformsIdentify opportunities to use AI to improve engineering velocity, code quality, testing, documentation, debugging, and operational efficiencyFoster creative and innovative thinking, encouraging the team to go beyond basic execution and continuously improve Minimum QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience10+ years of software engineering experience, including hands-on development and production software delivery2-4 years of experience in engineering leadership, people management, or technical team leadershipExperience hiring, mentoring, nurturing, and developing high-performing engineering teamsStrong hands-on background in JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express or similar modern web application developmentExperience working with databases and designing data-driven applicationsExperience with AWS cloud services and exposure to serverless architecturesExperience with CI/CD practices and tools such as Jenkins, Argo CDStrong understanding of software design, code quality, design reviews, code reviews, and engineering best practicesExperience collaborating with Architects, Product Managers, Program Managers, and cross-functional engineering teamsAbility to manage delivery, priorities, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder expectationsStrong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and execution skills Preferred QualificationsExperience building customer-facing commerce, digital experience, SaaS, or enterprise web platformsExperience designing and operating scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native applicationsHands-on experience developing proof of concepts and evaluating new technologiesFamiliarity with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, S3, CloudFront, ECS, or similar AWS servicesExperience with automated testing frameworks and quality engineering practicesExperience improving developer productivity through automated build, test, security scan, and deployment pipelinesExperience with observability, monitoring, logging, incident response, and production supportStrong enthusiasm for AI, emerging technologies, and modern software development practicesHands-on experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar platformsExperience advocating for responsible AI adoption within engineering teamsAbility to balance technical depth, people leadership, delivery execution, and business impactCreative and innovative mindset with a willingness to challenge the status quo and help teams go above and beyond#LI-RV1Learn 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.BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-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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