Senior Software Developer

Job description

**Job Requisition ID #**

25WD92042

**Position Overview**

This role is part of Autodesk Enterprise Systems and Experience (ESE) building developer tools, development platforms for internal Autodesk users.

We strive to build out best in class tools for our developers, adopting new technology and innovation.

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer with strong expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Agentic AI to design, develop, and optimize scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-native solutions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS services, Kubernetes orchestration, and AI-driven automation, combined with solid skills in networking and cloud integration.

This role will focus on building reliable, intelligent, and efficient platforms that seamlessly integrate across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-native solutions.

You will leverage AI-driven automation and intelligent workflows to enhance platform reliability, performance, and efficiency, while ensuring seamless integration across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

This position is a hybrid work arrangement, reporting into our Novi, Michigan office.

**Responsibilities**

+ Design and build cloud-native applications and services on AWS using Python
+ Develop, deploy, and manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes
+ Implement Agentic AI capabilities to drive intelligent automation and system optimization
+ Automate infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions
+ Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to define and implement scalable technical solutions
+ Design and implement AI agents leveraging MCP to enable interoperability between tools, APIs, and enterprise systems
+ Develop workflows and orchestrations for agents to perform complex tasks autonomously
+ Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in distributed, high-performance systems
+ Contribute to engineering best practices, design reviews, and architecture standards

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
+ Strong hands-on experience withAWS services (e.g., EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, IAM)
+ Expertise inKubernetes orchestration and containerization
+ Proficiency in Python for backend development, automation, and scripting
+ Hands-on experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar frameworks
+ Deep understanding of LLMs, AI agent architectures, and orchestration frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, or equivalent)
+ Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK)
+ Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
+ Solid understanding of networking, cloud security, and distributed systems

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Experience developing intelligent agents, workflow orchestration, or applied AI in cloud platforms
+ Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
+ Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch)
+ Contributions to open-source projects in AI, Kubernetes, or cloud-native ecosystems
+ Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills

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**Learn More**

**About Autodesk**

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!

**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 transparency**

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package.

For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $110,300 and $190,300.

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.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**

At 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.

**Diversity & Belonging**

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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