Senior Engineer (Level 5) – Revit Plugin Development (C# / Desktop UI)
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Engineer to design and build custom plugins for Autodesk Revit, enhancing and extending functionality for complex engineering and design workflows.
This role is ideal for a strong hands-on engineer with expertise in C# and desktop application development, who can build rich UI experiences and contribute to scalable backend integrations using modern distributed systems.
What You’ll Do
Plugin Development (Core Responsibility)
Design and develop custom plugins for Autodesk Revit using:
- C# / .NET
- Revit API
Extend Revit capabilities to support advanced workflows and automation
Ensure plugins are robust, performant, and user-friendly
Debug and resolve complex issues within the Revit environment
Desktop UI Development
Build intuitive and responsive UI using:
- WPF / WinForms (preferred: WPF)
- MVVM design pattern
Design usable and efficient interfaces for engineering/design users
Ensure high standards of usability, accessibility, and performance
Backend Integration & Systems
Integrate plugins with backend systems and services
Work with:
- Postgres and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
- Apache Kafka for event-driven workflows
Enable data synchronization, processing, and automation pipelines
System Design & Architecture
Contribute to design and architecture discussions
Design solutions that are:
- Scalable and extensible
- Maintainable and modular
Evaluate trade-offs and recommend best-fit technical solutions
Understand how plugins integrate into larger enterprise systems and workflows
Quality & Testing
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
Implement:
- Unit tests
- Integration tests (where applicable)
Ensure solutions handle edge cases, errors, and performance considerations
Collaboration & Mentorship
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
- Mentor junior engineers and share best practices
- Contribute to improving team processes and engineering standards
What You Bring
Must-Have Skills & Experience
4 year degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of software development experience
Strong experience in:
- C# / .NET development
- Building desktop applications (WPF/WinForms)
Experience developing Revit plugins using Revit API
Strong understanding of:
- UI patterns (MVVM preferred)
- Application performance and debugging
Experience with:
- Postgres, NoSQL databases
- Apache Kafka or event-driven systems
Solid understanding of system design fundamentals
Exposure to Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Nice to Have
- Experience with Autodesk ecosystem (AutoCAD, BIM workflows)
- Experience integrating desktop apps with microservices architectures
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for desktop applications
- Exposure to **AI coding tools like **GitHub Copilot
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
What Makes You a Great Fit
- You are a strong hands-on engineer who can independently deliver features
- You enjoy building tools and applications that improve user workflows
- You write clean, maintainable, and testable code
- You are comfortable working across UI, backend integrations, and system design
- You collaborate effectively and contribute to a team-first culture