Software Architect

Job Requisition ID # 26WD94741 Position Overview Autodesk is undertaking a bold transformation to become an AI-first application platform, delivering a seamless, unified experience that fundamentally reshapes how customers and internal teams design, build, and operate within an agent-driven workspace. This platform will serve as the foundation for the next generation of Autodesk’s Design and Make software. We are seeking a Software Architect for Agentic AI Initiatives to define, architect, and deliver advanced AI systems capable of autonomous reasoning, decision-making, and self-directed execution. This is a senior, highly influential role that blends deep technical expertise with architectural leadership and strategic vision. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, research, and business leaders to build domain-aware intelligent systems that accelerate innovation and deliver measurable impact across the Autodesk platform. Responsibilities Architecture & Development Architect, design, and guide the development of AI systems, including autonomous agents, multi-agent frameworks, and LLM-powered agents. Define reference architectures, patterns, and best practices for integrating agentic AI into existing Autodesk platforms, services, and workflows. Drive architectural decisions across inference, orchestration, tool integration, memory, and feedback loops. Research, Prototyping & Evaluation Evaluate emerging AI models, frameworks, and tooling. Prototype, benchmark, and assess solutions for scalability, robustness, safety, cost efficiency, and performance. Translate research and experimentation into production-ready architectural guidance. Production Deployment & Operational Excellence Guide the deployment of agentic AI solutions into production environments with a focus on reliability, resilience, and operability. Define strategies for monitoring agent behavior, detecting anomalies, and refining agent policies. Establish feedback mechanisms for continuous learning, evaluation, and system improvement. Ethics, Safety & Governance Ensure agentic AI systems adhere to ethical principles, regulatory requirements, and Autodesk governance standards throughout their lifecycle. Champion best practices for data privacy, security, auditability, and responsible AI usage. Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication Partner closely with platform architects, software engineers, applied AI teams, product managers, and business stakeholders. Clearly communicate complex architectural concepts, trade-offs, and risks to both technical and non-technical audiences. Act as a technical thought leader and mentor within the organization Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) 15 years of professional software engineering experience, including at least 5 years in AI/ML engineering or architecture roles. Demonstrated experience designing and delivering complex, production-grade software systems. Deep understanding of AI/ML algorithms, architectures, and frameworks. Proven experience delivering AI-powered features or platforms in large-scale software products. Strong ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams. API and service design at scale (REST, gRPC, GraphQL), including versioning and backward compatibility. Distributed systems and data platforms, including microservices, service mesh, and streaming processing architectures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills, with a track record of solving complex technical challenges. Ability to think strategically about the future of AI and its application to design, construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure industries. Preferred Qualifications Experien ... (truncated, view full listing at source)