Subject Matter Expert, Heavy Civil

Autodesk • Boston, MA

1d • $136,000 - $244,420

About The Position

In partnership with Autodesk R&D, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) bring deep construction domain expertise and hands-on product knowledge to support product development, accelerate customer adoption, and validate new capabilities—including AI-driven innovations. This role ensures that the voice of the customer is consistently reflected in the product roadmap. The team complements Product Management by serving as outward-facing advocates who help shape, communicate, and validate product direction across the construction ecosystem.

Requirements

• 10+ years of industry experience across civil infrastructure and heavy highway projects, combining deep field knowledge with the ability to translate real-world construction needs into product and technology insights.
• Advanced proficiency in civil construction technology tools such as Bentley, HCSS, Trimble, and Autodesk.
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Results-driven with a proven track record of successful project outcomes
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with strong interpersonal and soft skills
• Willingness to travel monthly

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting both self-perform and contracted work
• International experience in EMEA and APAC is a plus

Responsibilities

• Advise Product Management, Engineering, and Design teams on new initiatives to ensure alignment with customer workflows, industry standards, and real-world jobsite needs
• Contribute to business planning and strategic initiatives
• Provide structured feedback during alpha and beta testing cycles
• Participate in early testing and validation of new features and products
• Influence roadmap development through field insights, competitive analysis, and industry trends
• Test and validate AI use cases, ensuring accuracy, relevance, bias mitigation, safety, and industry applicability
• Act as a product ambassador at industry events, partner engagements, and internal training sessions
• Support Sales through product roadmap presentations during customer briefings
• Assist in the facilitation of Product Advisory Groups, including agenda development, follow-up actions, and synthesis of insights
• Capture customer feedback, pain points, and emerging trends, and communicate insights to Product Management in a structured and actionable format
• Partner with Marketing to support product webinars and thought leadership initiatives
• Contribute to social media and community engagement efforts (LinkedIn, Big Room, blog posts, Idea Station)
• Review and validate industry-facing content to ensure technical accuracy and credibility

Benefits

• From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work.
• Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
• Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package.
• For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $136,000 and $244,420.
• Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range.
• In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed