Remote (Country)

Autodesk Inc. is hiring a Distinguished Engineer (PST US / Canada, Remote)

About the Role

This position leads high-impact technical initiatives, guiding architectural direction and fostering engineering excellence across large-scale software platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable, resilient software systems.
  • Define long-term technical vision in alignment with business objectives.
  • Mentor engineering teams to elevate technical capabilities and best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive product innovation.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies for integration into existing platforms.
  • Champion software quality, performance, and security standards.
  • Serve as a technical authority on complex system architecture.
  • Drive adoption of cloud-native solutions and modern development workflows.
  • Influence engineering strategy across multiple product domains.
  • Troubleshoot critical technical challenges across distributed systems.
  • Promote reusability and consistency in platform-level components.
  • Ensure alignment between engineering efforts and customer needs.
  • Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for new technical directions.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical agility.
  • Represent engineering in executive-level technical discussions.

Nice to Have

  • Advanced degree in a technical or scientific discipline.
  • Experience in enterprise software or SaaS environments.
  • Knowledge of machine learning or data-intensive systems.
  • Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities.
  • Publications or presentations at industry conferences.

Compensation

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package commensurate with experience.

Work Arrangement

Remote with a primary focus on Pacific Standard Time zones in the United States and Canada.

Team

Part of a global engineering organization dedicated to advancing product development through cutting-edge technology and scalable solutions.

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a pivotal role in defining the future of engineering systems, directly influencing product direction and technical excellence across the organization.

What to Expect

You will lead architectural decisions, collaborate with product leaders, and deliver solutions that scale across millions of users.

Not available for this position.

Required Skills
Distributed Systems
About company
Autodesk Inc.
Autodesk builds software that helps innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming how things are made and what can be made. Its products are used to design the greenest buildings, cleanest cars, smartest factories, and biggest hit movies. The company focuses on collaborative, outcome-driven design tools, including AI-powered platforms like Forma for architects and engineers.
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Posted 6 months ago