Software Development Manager

Position Overview

Join a fast-growing team at the forefront of Product Design and Manufacturing Solutions. As a Software Development Manager,you'llbuild and lead a talented group of engineers, designers, and product experts to deliver innovative cloud and web experiences that empower millions of users worldwide. This is your opportunity to make a real impact-on your team, our products, and the industry.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire:Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team. Foster a culture of growth, recognition, and continuous improvement

• Deliver Impact:Own key product features and ensure projects are delivered on time and with exceptional quality. Remove obstacles and champion engineering excellence

• Collaborate:Work closely with product managers, designers, architects, and senior leaders to turn business and technical requirements into actionable plans and successful outcomes

• Drive Innovation:Continuously refine development processes, encouragenew ideas, and help shape the team's vision for both the short and long term

• Be a Trusted Partner:Advisesenior management, drive alignment, and help implement strategic decisions across your team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience

• 3+ years managing software engineering teams using Agile methodologies for Enterprise SaaS applications

• 10+ years building large-scale commercial backend services (AWS, Java, Spring Boot, MySQL)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills able to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment

• Excellent communicator and active listener, comfortable presenting to large audiences and leading group activities

• Proven mentor witha track recordof developing successful teams

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced product development environment.

• Demonstrated success in building, scaling, and retaining strong engineering teams

• Strong people-management skills with experience handling performance reviews, career development, and succession planning.

• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive alignment across cross-functional groups

• Experience leading multi-team or multi-project initiatives with clear business impact

• Strong background in strategic planning, resource management, and budget forecasting

• Expertise in setting engineering standards, driving process improvements, and establishing operational excellence

• Ability to foster a diverse, inclusive, and psychologically safe work culture

• Experience managing teams in a hybrid or distributed work environment

• Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities-ability to develop next-generation leaders

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

WhyYou'llLove Working Here

Autodesk is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Our tools help shape the world-from buildings and machines to movies and more.We'reproud of our innovative culture, diverse workforce, and commitment to inclusion. Autodesk is consistently ranked as a top workplace by Fortune, Forbes, and Glassdoor.

We'recommitted to equal opportunity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Learn more about life at Autodesk:.

Ready to make an impact Apply now and help us design a better world.

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