Principal Backend Software Developer

Autodesk

Base: $131,000 - $191,400 cad; bonus/equity: annua...
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10+ years backend platform systems experience
Distributed systems scaling and failure modes
Java/kotlin or node.js backend proficiency
Autodesk is seeking a Principal Backend Software Developer to design and build core APIs and orchestration layers for an AI-assisted commerce platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend systems, distributed systems, and expertise in cloud-native technologies

Job Summary

  • Autodesk is building a shared AI-assisted commerce platform that enables AI copilots and agents to safely discover, recommend, and transact offerings.
  • The Principal Developer will design the core APIs and orchestration layer connecting AI systems to commerce infrastructure with enterprise-grade reliability and security.
  • The role requires leading cross-team initiatives through ambiguity while balancing platform correctness, security, and product velocity.

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Autodesk is seeking a Principal Backend Software Developer to design and build core APIs and orchestration layers for an AI-assisted commerce platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend systems, distributed systems, and expertise in cloud-native technologies.

Salary

Base: $131,000 - $191,400 CAD; Bonus/Equity: Annual cash bonuses and stock grants included; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years backend platform systems experience
  • Distributed systems scaling and failure modes
  • Java/Kotlin or Node.js backend proficiency
  • REST/gRPC API design and data modeling
  • Cloud-native Kubernetes CI/CD IaC experience
  • Strong observability logs metrics traces

Nice-to-have

  • Experience designing automation agent platforms
  • Commerce domain knowledge pricing subscriptions
  • Multi-tenant enterprise patterns RBAC ABAC
  • Internal platform adoption metrics SDK creation
  • Workflow orchestration tool routing policy engines

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years production backend/platform systems experience
  • Deep knowledge of distributed systems concurrency idempotency
  • Proven ability to lead cross-team initiatives

Work Rights

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