Autodesk

Software Engineer

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerAutodesk
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted22 Sep 2026

Job Requisition ID #

26WD101042

Autodesk is looking for a Software Engineer to help develop a new Electron and Chromium-based desktop platform for Autodesk web applications. In this hands-on individual contributor role, you will build and maintain components of the Electron application, work with Chromium configuration and desktop operating-system integrations, troubleshoot application and runtime issues, and contribute to making the platform secure, reliable, and reusable. You will work alongside senior engineers while developing deeper expertise in Electron, Chromium, Node.js, Windows, and desktop platform engineering.

Responsibilities

Electron application development - approximately 40%: Develop and maintain features in the Electron main process, preload layer, renderer integration, and supporting Node.js components
Chromium runtime and platform integration - approximately 20%: Work with supported Chromium and Electron configuration, command-line options, and build settings to enable capabilities required by the desktop platform
Windows and native integration - approximately 20%: Implement desktop capabilities such as application lifecycle behavior, operating-system integration, hardware and system-information access, application protocols, and other native functionality
Reliability, security, and troubleshooting - approximately 20%: Investigate application crashes, runtime problems, memory issues, security concerns, installation problems, and interactions between the web application and desktop environment
Implement well-defined features and technical tasks from design through testing and code review
Develop secure communication between web content and privileged desktop functionality using well-defined application interfaces
Write unit and integration tests for the components you develop and contribute to the team's automated quality practices
Work with senior engineers to apply Electron security best practices, including process isolation, restricted native APIs, secure inter-process communication, and controlled navigation
Contribute to integrations with identity, crash reporting, telemetry, software distribution, and other desktop platform services.
Help evaluate and adopt new Electron and Chromium versions and resolve compatibility issues when they arise
Use profiling, logging, Chromium developer tools, and operating-system diagnostic tools to investigate technical problems
Participate in design discussions, code reviews, sprint planning, technical investigations, and team retrospectives
Work collaboratively with quality, build/release, product, and other engineering teams to deliver production-ready functionality
Document technical implementations and lessons learned so knowledge can be shared across the team

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Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
1+ years of professional software engineering experience
Experience developing software using JavaScript or TypeScript
Familiarity with Node.js and modern web application technologies
Understanding of software engineering fundamentals including source control, testing, debugging, and code review
Ability to troubleshoot typical software problems using logs, debuggers, and development tools
Ability to learn unfamiliar technologies and apply guidance from more experienced engineers
Strong collaboration and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Electron or another desktop application framework
Familiarity with Chromium architecture, configuration, or developer tooling
Experience developing Windows desktop software
Experience with native Node.js modules or interoperability between JavaScript and native operating-system APIs
Familiarity with C++ or another systems programming language
Experience with Windows APIs, processes, registry, application lifecycle, or desktop security concepts
Familiarity with desktop application packaging, installers, and code signing
Experience diagnosing performance, memory, or application-startup problems
Familiarity with continuous integration and automated software delivery

The Ideal Candidate

You are curious about how software works below the web application layer and want to develop deeper expertise in desktop and runtime engineering.

You enjoy debugging problems, learning new systems, and understanding how technologies such as Electron, Chromium, Node.js, and Windows interact. You can independently complete well-defined engineering tasks, ask for help when a problem moves beyond your experience, and use feedback from senior engineers to improve your solutions.

You value clean code, automated testing, secure engineering practices, and collaborative problem solving.

We are building a new desktop platform that enables Autodesk's web-based products to deliver richer, higher-performance experiences on Windows. Forma is the first product adopting the platform, with the longer-term goal of creating reusable desktop capabilities for additional Autodesk products.

You will join a new cross-functional platform team working across Electron, Chromium, Windows desktop integration, software delivery, security, and enterprise deployment. You will collaborate with experienced engineers in Sheffield and with engineering teams across Autodesk.

This is a hybrid working position based out of Autodesk's Sheffield office.

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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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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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