About this role
Job Requisition ID #
26WD95186
Position Overview
We are growing our Cloud Management team within Autodesk's Enterprise IT organization. This team designs, provisions, and operates enterprise multi-cloud platforms that enable secure, scalable, and compliant infrastructure for Autodesk's global engineering teams.
At the center of this effort is Infrastructure Software Automation Platform, Autodesk's cloud infrastructure automation system that provisions and manages cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The platform enables self-service infrastructure, enforces governance and security controls, and supports critical workloads across Autodesk's product ecosystem.
As a Principal Software Development Engineer on the Infrastructure Automation Team, you will define and drive the technical direction of Autodesk's multi-cloud infrastructure automation platform. You will architect solutions that operate at global scale across AWS, Azure, and GCP, and enable hundreds of internal teams to securely consume cloud infrastructure.
This role combines hands-on technical leadership, architectural ownership, and cross-team influence. You will shape platform strategy while remaining deeply involved in design and implementation.
Technical Leadership & Architecture
Define and evolve the multi-cloud architecture of the Alfred Platform serving 100+ internal teamsEstablish engineering standards for serverless, microservices, infrastructure automation, and observabilityDrive architectural decisions for multi-account and multi-project cloud strategiesLead design reviews and mentor engineers on system design, code quality, and cloud best practicesOwn the long-term technical roadmap, scalability strategy, and modernization effortsDrive system reliability, performance, and cost optimization across cloud providers Technical Execution
Architect and build complex systems for cloud account provisioning, governance, and lifecycle managementDesign large-scale cloud-native architectures using serverless, container, and managed servicesLead Terraform module architecture supporting AWS, Azure, and GCP environmentsDesign event-driven orchestration using cloud-native messaging and workflow servicesEstablish observability standards for logs, metrics, traces, and alerting at scaleDefine and integrate AI-assisted observability and automation, including anomaly detection, predictive insights, and intelligent remediation workflowsEnsure AI-driven capabilities are secure, auditable, explainable, and aligned with compliance requirementsLead technical debt reduction and platform modernization initiatives Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Security and Compliance teams on audits, governance, and regulatory readinessCollaborate with SRE teams on incident response and operational excellenceWork with Product teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutionsCoordinate with global engineering teams across regionsEngage with cloud provider partners on service adoption and best practices Required Qualifications
Technical Leadership
8+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years in senior or principal-level rolesProven experience designing and delivering large-scale distributed systemsStrong architectural judgment with the ability to articulate trade-offs across cloud platformsExperience mentoring engineers and leading cross-team technical initiatives Technical Expertise
Deep experience with at least two major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)Strong proficiency in Go and PythonAdvanced experience with Terraform and complex multi-cloud module ecosystemsExpertise in microservices, serverless, and event-driven architecturesStrong understanding of cloud security, identity, encryption, and compliance frameworksDeep experience with observability at scale (metrics, logs, traces, alerting)Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts and failure modesExperience designing, operating, or governing Kubernetes-based platforms (EKS, AKS, GKE) Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing or integrating AI-assisted operational systems (AIOps)Ability to evaluate when Kubernetes is appropriate versus serverless or managed servicesExperience with cloud governance models and policy enforcementExposure to FinOps and multi-cloud cost optimization strategiesCloud certifications across AWS, Azure, or GCPBachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience #LI-NB1
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About Autodesk
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