Autodesk

Principal Engineer (Node & React)

Bengaluru, India · hybrid

About the job

Job Requisition ID #

26WD102071

Position Overview

Autodesk is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Our products help customers imagine, design, and create a better world while addressing business and environmental challenges.

As part of the Enterprise Technology team, you will build digital experiences that help Autodesk customers discover and engage with our products across education, trial, and .comNext journeys. The team works on services, tools, and components that make these experiences useful and engaging while improving performance and streamlining delivery.

You will take ownership of well-defined features and services, from technical design through implementation, release, and production support. You will work closely with product, design, architecture, DevOps, and support partners, contribute to team-level technical decisions, and help teammates adopt effective engineering practices.

This role reports to a Software Development Director and follows a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, test, debug, and document software components that meet product, quality, security, and operational requirements
  • Deliver features and service changes end-to-end, from clarifying requirements and estimating work through release and follow-up in production
  • Build reliable, maintainable Node.js services and React applications, following established architecture and API design practices
  • Write clean, testable code and add appropriate unit, integration, and automated tests; participate in code and design reviews
  • Contribute to technical designs for secure, scalable, and maintainable systems, and explain trade-offs to the team and partner groups
  • Collaborate with product, architecture, DevOps, support, and peer engineering teams to resolve dependencies and deliver agreed-upon outcomes
  • Troubleshoot application, performance, and production issues; use logs, metrics, and other diagnostics to identify root causes and implement fixes
  • Apply sound judgment to technology and implementation choices within the team's technical direction, and raise risks or broader design concerns early
  • Help improve engineering practices, documentation, test coverage, and operational readiness; identify and address technical debt as part of delivery
  • Share knowledge and mentor teammates through reviews, pairing, and practical guidance on design and implementation

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience building and supporting scalable web applications or services
  • Strong production experience with Node.js and React, including modern JavaScript and common frameworks or libraries
  • Experience designing and building REST APIs and microservices, with a practical understanding of service boundaries and failure modes
  • Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, and familiarity with deploying and operating cloud-based applications
  • Knowledge of web application architecture, API design, performance, security, and testing practices
  • Demonstrated ability to own technical work independently, make pragmatic design decisions, and deliver high-quality software as part of a team
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues and coordinate with product and engineering partners
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

    • The Ideal Candidate

  • Demonstrates a customer-focused approach to building useful, accessible, and responsive digital experiences
  • Maintains high standards for code quality, testing, documentation, and production readiness
  • Demonstrates curiosity about new technologies and the judgment to apply them where they solve real customer or business problems

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    Learn More / En savoir plus

    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!

    À propos d'Autodesk

    Bienvenue chez Autodesk ! Nos logiciels créent chaque jour des choses extraordinaires : des bâtiments les plus écologiques aux voitures les plus propres, en passant par les usines les plus intelligentes et les films à succès. Nous aidons les innovateurs à concrétiser leurs idées, transformant non seulement la façon dont les choses sont fabriquées, mais aussi ce qui peut l'être.

    Nous sommes très fiers de notre culture chez Autodesk ; elle est au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons. Notre culture guide notre façon de travailler et de nous comporter les uns envers les autres, influence nos interactions avec nos clients et nos partenaires, et définit notre image au monde.

    En tant qu'Autodeskien, vous pouvez accomplir un travail significatif qui contribue à bâtir un monde meilleur, conçu et réalisé pour tous. Prêt à façonner le monde et votre avenir ? Rejoignez-nous !

    Salary transparency /Transparence Salariale

    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.

    Belonging / appurtenance We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: [https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging](https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging)

    Nous sommes fiers de cultiver une culture d'appartenance où chacun peut s'épanouir. Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici: [https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging](https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging)

    In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification

    *Intégration en présentiel et vérification d'identité*

    This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.

    Ce poste peut nécessiter une intégration et/ou une vérification d'identité en présentiel.