Software Engineer (All Levels) - Forma Design Apps

Job Requisition ID # 26WD96809 We believe there is a better way to design our cities. To enable this, we aim to transform how architects and engineers work through collaborative, outcome- driven design tools. By leverag ing web and cloud technologies, we strive to creat e exceptional user experiences while building a connected ecosystem that bridges traditional desktop applications like Revit and Civil 3D with modern web apps. We a re expanding beyond our successful Forma Site Design app ( formerly Spacemaker ) into exciting new domains like detailed Building Design and Transportation . Nobody knows exactly what these next-generation apps will look like— that's where you come in. You'll join a team with real ownership over both what to build and how, constantly balancing user insights with the technical complexity of building new design products. Our challenges As a Software Engineer in our Design Apps teams , you will be part of both discovering what we should build and building it. Here are some of our challenges: Developing an intuition for how architects and engineers work so we can invent better tools for them – in their current workflows or enabling altogether new, better workflows Providing users with smart, generative design tools that strike the balance between automatic generation and leaving the user in control Implementing delightful and performant 3D graphics in the browser, using WebGL/ WebGPU capabilities, custom shaders and other smart techniques Solving spatial problems in 2D and 3D, using efficient geometry algorithms that can provide the user with real-time feedback at 60 fps in the browser Understanding Autodesk’s broad portfolio of design software, and figuring out how our web-native apps should fit seamlessly together with our desktop apps We use whatever technology is be st adapted to the problems we are facing, and this typically revolves around some combination of T ype S cript, R eact/ P react and T hree . js for the f rontend and s3 or D ynamo DB for the backend . Read more about how we reason about technology and product development in our tech core beliefs and product core beliefs . Who we’re looking for We move fast and we're serious about what we're building. The way we do that is by trusting engineers to make their own decisions. We're looking for people who are comfortable with that; who thrive when expected to shape their own work and move from insight to solution. W e’re hiring across all levels , so it doesn’t matter if you have 20 years of experience or come straight out of school. It also doesn’t matter if you consider yourself full-stack or more of a s pecialist ; we need both . We believe great products are built by teams with diverse perspectives and experiences. We value engineers who are curious, collaborative, and motivated to learn. You don’t need to know everything on day one—we believe strong teams grow together. All in all : if you get excited by the challenges we are facing, we would love to hear from you Learn More 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, ... (truncated, view full listing at source)