The Opportunity

Job Requisition ID # 26WD95266

Position Overview Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products to mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software empowers innovators to design and make a better world for all.

Autodesk Civil 3D design software is used to plan, design, and deliver land development, water, and transportation projects, and empowers civil engineers and professionals to meet complex infrastructure challenges in a 3D model-based environment. Our Civil 3D Product team is establishing a brand-new R&D center in Pune, India, and we are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Senior Engineering Manager to lead our efforts. The candidate will be responsible for hiring and onboarding the new team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, and building a center of excellence at the Pune site. The ideal candidate will need to have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to drive innovation and deliver high-quality software projects.

Roles And Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers. Provide clear guidance, regular feedback, and support career growth
Technical Oversight: Direct the design, implementation, and maintenance of features, components, and cloud services, ensuring technical excellence
Project Management: Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Develop release plans that deliver meaningful customer value
Strategic Planning: Formulate and execute long-term strategies that align with organizational goals
Continuous Improvement: Champion best practices in engineering, including code quality, testing, deployment, and monitoring
Cross-functional Collaboration: Foster trust and effective collaboration with globally distributed teams, including DevOps, to ensure seamless product delivery
Customer Focus: Advocate for end-users by ensuring the team’s output meets high standards for performance and usability

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in a managerial role
Proven experience as a technical lead in large-scale software development, with successful completion of multiple full development cycles
Solid hands-on experience in C/C++
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of making impactful technical decisions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills, with experience working in scaled Scrum teams and driving cross-team progress
Experience in establishing and building new teams or R&D centers
Ability to motivate and inspire a team

Preferred Qualifications

Background or education in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry
Experience with cloud services and web technologies
Knowledge of databases (Oracle, SQL Server, SQLite)
Practical experience with AI technologies, frameworks, or platforms
Experience with test-driven development and behavior-driven development is a plus

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.

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