Autodesk

Principal Solution Architect (Autodesk Consulting) (Evergreen)

Japan · Work style not stated

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EmployerAutodesk
LocationJapan
Work styleWork style not stated
Employer posted18 Sep 2026

Job Requisition ID #

26WD100220

This is NOT an open position. Please submit your CV here for future consideration.

Position Overview

Autodesk is a leading global technology company that creates software products and services for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, automotive, media and entertainment industries. As we expand our Enterprise Customer Success operations in Asia Pacific, we are looking for a talented, creative and strong business-focused Principal Solution Architect, proficient in both Japanese and English languages to join our dynamic team.

You will be based in Japan where Autodesk has a fantastic Tokyo office that can be used. The team enjoy working from this location to maximize opportunities for in-person collaboration. Autodesk has a flexible/hybrid working policy which also supports our people to work remotely from home. You will report to the Snr Manager for Professional Services based in Japan.

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As a Principal Solution Architect, you will be a technical subject matter expert with experience defining and integrating Autodesk technology-based solutions that create competitive advantage for companies. You'll work with our customers' leadership teams to architect solutions with specifications that can be traced to business strategy and success metrics.

Employing industry standard methodologies and frameworks, you'll lead the build of solutions that improve our customer's business processes with seamless integration into their enterprise systems. By educating customers on architecture considerations, estimating effort and resources required, and advising on implementation decisions, you'll create a clear path to successfully develop, integrate, and deploy new solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead discovery process with customers to understand business challenges and requirements

Translate customer business needs into IT system architecture

Validates customer's architecture feasibility including considering Autodesk API capabilities

Development of PoC level applications to prove feasibility and de-risk further development

Apply change management knowledge to deployment of Autodesk solutions

Collaborate with internal account teams and customers on how Autodesk solutions fit into broader programs of work

Estimates required effort and resources for solution development and implementation

Be a liaison between customer IT and Business stakeholders

Lead and provide oversight for solution development and implementation teams

Participate in code reviews

Be a 'trusted advisor' to the customer

Keep updated with technology trends affecting customers

Represent Autodesk solutions at conferences, in whitepapers and blogs

Collaborate with our teams for continuous improvement of reference architectures and solutions

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Architecture/Engineering/Construction/Manufacturing/Automotive related field

5+ years of software engineering experience

.NET skills. Our language of choice on the server side is .NET

Experience working on complex, customer facing, web and desktop applications

Excellent communication skills including experience conducting workshops, facilitating meetings, and delivering impactful presentations

Preferred Qualifications

Database Knowledge: Understanding of database structure principles and SQL

Data Visualization: Familiarity with data visualization tools like PowerBI or Tableau

Big Data Technologies: Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop or Spark

Experience implementing applications in Cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google

Knowledge of or Certified in Architecture Assessment Methods like TOGAF

Leadership experience as a Team Lead, Tech Lead, or Architect in previous roles

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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!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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