Software Engineer

Autodesk • San Francisco, CA

16h

About The Position

Autodesk Assistant Platform team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer (NodeJS/TypeScript) to join our US team. In this role, you will design and build scalable, cloud-native backend services that power Autodesk’s platform capabilities. Reporting to the Software Development Manager, you will work closely with Product and Platform Architects to drive technical design decisions, develop high-quality services, and contribute to strategic, multi-team initiatives. Welcome 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!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related technical field
• 2–4 years of experience building scalable, distributed backend systems
• Strong expertise in NodeJS and TypeScript, with solid JavaScript fundamentals
• Experience designing and building REST and/or GRPC APIs within microservices architectures
• Working knowledge of AWS and cloud-native architecture principles
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Spinnaker
• Experience writing high-quality technical documentation (HLDs, LLDs, RFCs)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in collaborative, fast-paced environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience contributing to open-source projects

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing scalable backend services using NodeJS and TypeScript
• Contributing to architecture and design discussions with cross-functional teams
• Writing clean, maintainable, production-grade code and enforcing engineering best practices
• Participating in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24/7 system reliability

Benefits

• health and financial benefits
• time away
• everyday wellness
• annual cash bonuses
• stock grants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees