Senior Manager, Software Development

Autodesk•Toronto, ON

About The Position

We are seeking an innovative and results-driven Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering, to lead our Platform and Data Engineering organization. This team is responsible for building and scaling mission-critical platforms that are foundational to Autodesk’s success, including: Content Platforms, Unified Search Platform, Metrics-Driven Experimentation Platform, Marketing Analytics and Data Engineering Platform. As a strategic engineering leader, you will oversee one or more of these domains, driving technical innovation, mentoring high-performing teams, and shaping Autodesk’s platform strategy. You will work closely with product managers, architects, and business leaders to translate complex business requirements into scalable, reliable, and impactful solutions.

Requirements

10–15 years of experience leading global Agile engineering teams, including full-time employees, contractors, and outsourced teams
Expertise in software architecture and system design, with strong knowledge of modern data pipelines
Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js is required
Proven track record of designing, developing, and operating production-grade data pipelines and web services
Strong understanding of API management platforms and API lifecycle best practices
Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern software delivery frameworks
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, enterprise-grade technical solutions
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both technical and business audiences

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Agentic AI, AI-driven data platforms and predictive analytics is highly desirable
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and mentor multiple Agile Scrum teams composed of full-stack engineers and data engineers
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
Partner with product managers, business stakeholders, and architects to define technical strategy, design robust platform and data architectures, and influence the product roadmap
Oversee the development, deployment, and operation of enterprise-grade platforms, services, and data products, ensuring high availability, scalability, reliability, and performance
Guide the design, development, and management of web services and APIs that power internal and external applications and data ecosystems
Apply expertise in Agentic AI and modern data pipeline architectures to drive innovation and scalable engineering solutions
Establish and enforce engineering standards for quality, reliability, observability, and data accuracy to support operational excellence
Champion Agile engineering best practices and drive iterative, high-impact software delivery
Leverage automation, DevOps, and CI/CD practices to improve engineering velocity, operational efficiency, and platform reliability
Collaborate cross-functionally with software architects, data scientists, product teams, and engineering organizations to build best-in-class platforms, services, and data products
Communicate complex technical concepts and architectural decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders