Principal Software Engineer, Data Streaming
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Position Overview
At Autodesk, we believe in the power of data-driven innovation to shape the world. If you're passionate about building scalable, high-performance platforms that empower millions of users worldwide, we invite you to join our Analytics Data Platform team.
Job Requisition ID #
25WD85185
Position Overview
At Autodesk, we believe in the power of data-driven innovation to shape the world. If you're passionate about building scalable, high-performance platforms that empower millions of users worldwide, we invite you to join our Analytics Data Platform team.
We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to help design and develop a large-scale stream processing platform that enables near-real-time data ingestion and processing. If you thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and problem-solving environment, we’d love to meet you!
Responsibilities
- Develop Scalable Solutions – Write secure, stable, and high-quality code that powers Autodesk’s next-generation data platform
- Architect for Impact – Design and build highly available, efficient, and scalable data processing solutions used across multiple teams
- Foster Collaboration – Work closely with engineers, architects, and product managers to translate ideas into practical, well-designed software components
- Champion Technical Excellence – Apply best practices in software design, test-driven development, and continuous integration
- Mentor and Empower – Share your expertise by guiding and supporting engineers at all experience levels
- Solve Complex Challenges – Build and optimize data pipelines, self-healing systems, and real-time processing architectures
- Ensure Performance & Reliability – Define performance benchmarks, conduct rigorous testing, and continuously improve efficiency
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, including 2+ years in Data Engineering
- Deep expertise in streaming technologies (Kafka, Flink, AWS Kinesis Firehose)
- Strong programming skills in Java or Python, with a focus on performance and scalability
- Proven experience with cloud architectures (AWS preferred)
- Hands-on experience building highly available, distributed systems & microservices
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory) and container frameworks (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a growth mindset
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across teams
- Familiarity with RESTful web services and microservices
- Knowledge of Data Lakes, Warehouses, and ETL pipelines
- Experience implementing QA frameworks and system monitoring
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!
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 transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $141,400 and $228,800. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
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