Autodesk

Senior Software Development Engineer

Ireland · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerAutodesk
LocationIreland
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted13 Aug 2026

Job Requisition ID #

25WD85333

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build, operate, and advance the distributed compute platform that supports internal development teams across the company. This is an opportunity for an engineer who enjoys tackling complex technical problems and owning foundational platform services that are expected to be resilient, scalable, secure, and maintainable.

In this role, you will contribute across the full software lifecycle, including design, development, testing, operations, and continuous improvement. You will work as part of a collaborative team while taking ownership of complex problems, defining solutions with limited direction, and helping shape the long-term evolution of the platform through sound technical judgment. You will partner closely with internal teams to understand their needs, enhance the services they rely on, and elevate engineering standards through strong technical judgment and operational discipline.

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This is a hybrid role. The position also includes participation in an on-call rotation to support our production systems.

Responsibilities

Own the design, delivery, and production support of reliable distributed services and broader platform enhancements used across Autodesk.
Write clean, testable, maintainable code and participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.
Troubleshoot production issues and drive improvements to the reliability, scalability, and operability of our platform services.
Help internal development teams succeed on the platform by answering technical questions, resolving usage issues, and providing sample code and reusable patterns.
Participate in on-call rotations to support production systems.

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years of hands-on software development experience with strong software engineering fundamentals, including testing, debugging, code quality, and design principles.
Experience building production backend software in Go, Java, Python, or a similar language.
Experience building and operating software on cloud infrastructure and distributed systems.
Experience owning technical work from implementation through to production support.
Experience diagnosing and resolving production issues using sound technical judgment and pragmatic decision-making.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work through ambiguity, and deliver effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong experience building production software in Go.
Experience building and operating services on AWS using technologies such as ECS, EKS, Lambda, or Step Functions.
Experience with containers, container orchestration, and observability tooling, including logging, tracing, and metrics.
Good understanding of networking and security fundamentals.
Experience contributing to internal platforms, developer tooling, or shared services.
Experience driving improvements to engineering practices, operational workflows, and service reliability.
Experience working in Agile environments.

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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. For Ireland based roles, we expect a starting base salary between 71,000 EUR and 104,500 EUR. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. 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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We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging

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