Senior Principal Software Engineer

Job Requisition ID # 25WD93301 Position Overview As we transition from a world of files to that of products powered by cloud data services, we're building a data interoperability platform that bridges Autodesk's desktop design applications with our cloud data exchange ecosystem. Our connectors and SDKs enable data flow between tools like Revit, Rhino, and Autodesk Construction Cloud, unlocking cross-application workflows for AEC and manufacturing customers. We are seeking a Sr. Principal Software Engineer to lead the technical direction of our data interoperability platform and connector toolkit. The successful candidate should be a strong T-shaped contributor who combines deep hands-on expertise with the ability to drive outcomes across teams and functional areas. They should have a strong sense of ownership over complex platforms, a track record of delivering key business outcomes, and the ability to influence technical strategy at the division level. Responsibilities Own end-to-end architecture for the data exchange connector platform and SDK, from engineering practices and solution design through quality, deployment, and support Drive technical strategy for the data interoperability domain, including engineering vision, architecture roadmaps, and best practices Lead and influence technical discussions across the functional area and division, driving alignment on results and business outcomes Write production code across multiple platforms while also providing technical leadership and architectural guidance to the broader team Drive cross-team and cross-domain technical decisions, resolving complex problems that span multiple platforms and connectors Identify and implement tools, patterns, and frameworks that improve the development process and engineering productivity across the team Influence architectural decisions that impact beyond the immediate team, including how we define and evaluate good architecture Champion best practices for product quality and service reliability, including resiliency practices, risk assessments, and service reviews Extend existing architectures and frameworks to new use cases and bring hard problems to resolution across teams Act as Product Owner when needed, balancing requirements from Product Management, architectural roadmaps, and service improvements Lead incident response, driving investigation and timely resolution while ensuring follow-up improvements within and outside the team Propose technology options to achieve multi-year business outcomes and anticipate technical and operational risks on a 2–5 year horizon Mentor and develop the next level of technical leadership and contributors across Product Data, not just within the team Foster growth opportunities for team members and coach teams across the functional area on improving their engineering practices Minimum Qualifications 10 years of software development experience with demonstrated expertise across the full product development lifecycle Deep technical expertise in a critical technology or capability area, with the ability to act as an authoritative expert on technology, tooling, or domain Proven ability to lead key business outcomes and initiatives, with accountability for results that impact the division or functional area Strong experience designing and evolving SDKs, APIs, and platform capabilities consumed by multiple teams and connector integrations Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction and achieve alignment across teams and divisions without direct authority Experience building desktop application plugins or extensions that integrate with cloud-based platforms and services Strong understanding of build automation, CI/CD pipelines, and developer experience optimization Ability to clearly articulate the business drivers for an area of technical investment Preferred Qualifications Experience building high-performance systems in C# / .NET, including desktop application frameworks ... (truncated, view full listing at source)