Job Requisition ID #
26WD97302
Position Overview
Autodesk is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Software Development Manager with deep experience leading enterprise-scale platform development to lead our talented team of software and ML engineers in building AMP, our next-generation machine learning platform.
You will play a key role in developing the platform that powers the next generation of Agentic AI features across Autodesk products.
A successful candidate will require providing technical leadership, driving the technical strategy, execution, and delivery of scalable AI/ML platform, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities, driving adoption of the Platform. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in AI/ML technologies, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. A successful candidate will deliver while motivating the team and instilling a culture of development excellence.
Location: The role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Hybrid/Remote.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of engineers in the development and deployment of AI/ML solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, data science, data, and cloud infrastructure to define and execute the AI/ML platform roadmap
Provide guidance to the design and architecture of scalable, reliable, and efficient AI/ML systems and drive critical technology decisions
Driving the execution of the platform strategy following principles of agile methodology and best practices in software development, code quality, and security standards
Create and manage plans, track, and ensure tactical execution and adherence to budgets, schedules, plans, and performance
Actively participate in coding review processes, and problem-solving alongside your team
Build and foster a high-performance culture, mentor team members and provide your team with the tools and motivation to make things happen
Actively participate in the hiring process to attract and onboard top-tier development talent, ensuring the team possesses the necessary skills and expertise to execute on the AI/ML platform vision
Minimum Qualifications
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. (MS preferred)
- 12+ years of experience of software development with 3+ years of experience as a manager
- Proven experience leading and mentoring software and ML development teams
- Experience with design, build and running scalable, high-performance systems production applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience building and deploying AI models, for rapid AI application development, using AWS SageMaker, Bedrock or Azure Machine Learning
- Experience working with complex agentic AI architectures, API ecosystems, guardrails, context management and other best of breed AI/ML offerings
- Understanding of MLOps principles and practices for effectively managing and automating machine learning workflows, including model versioning, monitoring, and deployment
- Expertise in CI/CD, automation tools, and practices for machine learning lifecycle management
- Strong background in AI/ML with experience in deep learning, statistical modeling, and neural networks
- Experience with Scrum and agile development processes and methodologies.
- Excellent communication and written skills
- BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members towards achieving project goals
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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 – 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 $163,000 and $292,820. 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 **
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