Job Requisition ID #

　　23WD73041

　　Position Overview

　　Autodesk is on a journey to transform its business through realization of our platform strategy and is seeking a Distinguished Architect to help us in that journey. As our customers move their data and workflows into the Autodesk Platform, our ability to deliver a trustworthy solution becomes paramount. We must deliver a solution that our customers find dependable and performant, while simultaneously addressing security, privacy, and cost concerns.

　　As a senior technology leader working directly for the Chief Architect, Platform Services & Emerging Technology (PSET), you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and most importantly driving the projects and initiatives through which we will achieve this outcome. In this role, you will play a key part in realizing Autodesk's platform vision and transforming multiple industries.

　　Responsibilities

　　• Work with peers throughout Autodesk to understand our architectural landscape and challenges, articulate opportunities, and motivate change with an emphasis on building trust

　　• Work with leadership to articulate our current architecture and inform future investments via quantitative and qualitative arguments

　　• Assess current development and operational practices from an architectural perspective, emphasizing privacy, security and especially resilience. Propose, prioritize, and drive change, and encourage adoption of Autodesk architecture and practice standards

　　• Coordinate with multiple industry division product development teams, other members of our centralized platform team, and other teams as required through effective communication and networking

　　• In collaboration with peers in PSET's architectural organization, provide input on solving current and ongoing architecture challenges, designing and articulating architectural direction for platform and interrelated divisions

　　• Contribute to cross-organization working groups targeted to solving some of Autodesk's most pressing architectural challenges

　　• Maintain expert-level, up-to-date knowledge of architectural patterns, technologies and trends

　　• Bring innovative, state of the industry architectural thinking to our practice of software architecture

　　• Track industry best practices and advocate where relevant

　　• Advise on the development and adoption of Autodesk and AWS technologies, including databases, compute frameworks, CI/CD, and regionalization strategies

　　• Write and speak internally about your work through internal conferences, mentoring, seminars, etc. At least four international trips per year will be required for internal meetings

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent field

　　• A minimum of 15 years of experience as a software engineer / architect

　　• At least 5 years in a senior architecture role in a SaaS business pursuing a platform strategy

　　• An ability and desire to get things done without the need for external deadlines or daily oversight

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　• An advanced degree in Computer Science

　　• A demonstrable track record of innovation through patents, publications, conference presentations, etc

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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 - our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

　　When you're an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future 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, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

　　Diversity & Belonging

　　We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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