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Position Overview
Autodesk is looking for a talented Software Engineering Manager to join our growing Access team, leading the User Management and Administration capabilities that support all Autodesk customers!
As a Software Engineering Manager in the Access organization, you will be leading a team which is responsible for building Autodesk’s User Management platform. This platform is essential to our business, requiring the highest levels of reliability, availability, and performance to deliver a seamless user experience for our customers.
We operate in a dynamic, global environment and this role requires an empathetic leader with strong collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Lead a high-performing team of 8–10 engineers building scalable, resilient, and secure microservices and customer-facing applications on AWS Cloud
Be accountable for the team’s deliverables and ensure delivery of high quality, maintainable software that meets security and privacy standards
Be an advocate for a great customer experience
Assist in the operation and support of our production systems and ensure operational aspects are considered in the day-to-day engineering work
Collaborate with technical leads to define the technical vision and roadmap for the team
Partner closely with Product Management, UX, other engineering teams and Customer Success to ensure alignment and execution
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives
Meet regularly with team members to set clear performance expectations, support growth, and provide timely coaching and feedback
Foster a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, continuous learning and innovation
Accountable and empathetic leader. You lead by example, take ownership of team outcomes, and create a safe environment where team members feel heard, supported, and empowered to do their best work
Invested in growing people and building strong, diverse teams. You enjoy coaching, mentoring, and creating development opportunities that help engineers expand their impact
Resourceful problem solver. You focus on solutions, think creatively, and move quickly to deliver results
Clear and thoughtful communicator. You distill complex ideas into meaningful messages, tailoring your communication to connect with both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong engineering background. You can act as technical advisor, providing clear guidance and oversight to help the team make informed decisions
Frontend design sensibility. You have a keen eye for clean, effective design and a solid grasp of UX and UI principles that enhance user experience
Values testing and quality. You understand modern testing strategies and frameworks to ensure reliability, maintainability, and confidence in the code
Comfortable working with geographically distributed team. We have peers in the US, South America, Europe and Asia
Managers of Professional roles – and/or managers of people that manage Support roles
Manages work for medium size team, or multiple small teams and achieves results by directing work through supervisors/team leads and professional employees
Typically focused on areas of subject matter expertise within one discipline
Keep their teams organized, efficient, effective, productive, and motivated through professional leadership techniques
Responsible for managing deliverables against expected results with a timeline that is typically longer than a quarter
Focus is more operational, and decisions are typically made within established policies, procedures and objectives
Minimum Qualifications
BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong track record of frontend and full-stack development for production-ready systems
5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including product roadmap planning, agile team management, career growth, performance development, and conflict resolution
Proven experience leading multiple concurrent projects – balancing priorities, managing scope, requirements, timelines, stakeholders, dependencies, and risks
Experience building strong partnerships between engineering teams and cross-functional partners
Expertise in full-stack development, ideally using JavaScript based technologies such as Node.js and React
Extensive experience working in production with AWS Cloud Services (e.g., S3, SNS, SQS, API Gateway) and Serverless Lambda infrastructure
Proficiency in designing, implementing, deploying, and operating scalable API services (REST, GraphQL)
A strong track record of fostering a culture of continuous delivery, automation and agile development
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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 – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
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Salary 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, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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