Not specified (assumed to be hybrid or fully remote based on industry trends).
8+ years production systems experience
End-to-end ai-native workflow engineering
Strong system and architectural judgment
Autodesk is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer for their AI Builder team, focusing on redefining and enhancing platform user experiences through innovative AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in software engineering and applied AI, with a strong emphasis on creating functional prototypes and workflows
Job Summary
This role involves joining a small, AI-native disrupt squad to fundamentally redefine how the Autodesk platform is experienced and built upon.
You will be accountable for identifying high-leverage opportunities and proving dramatically better ways through working systems rather than just discussing ideas.
The position offers competitive compensation including base salaries between $165,000 and $296,450, along with annual cash bonuses, stock grants, and comprehensive benefits.
Matching Summary
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Autodesk is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer for their AI Builder team, focusing on redefining and enhancing platform user experiences through innovative AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in software engineering and applied AI, with a strong emphasis on creating functional prototypes and workflows.
Salary
Base: $165,000 - $296,450; Bonus/Equity: Annual cash bonuses and stock grants included; Benefits: Comprehensive health, financial, and wellness benefits
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8+ years production systems experience
End-to-end AI-native workflow engineering
Strong system and architectural judgment
Applied AI capability with agent orchestration
Cross-domain problem solving from ambiguity
Nice-to-have
Experience testing AI approaches in real workflows
Hands-on experience building agent-based systems
Familiarity with prompt design and evaluation patterns
Rapid experimentation and scrappy prototyping skills
Product thinking combined with engineering
Key Requirements
8+ years of experience building and operating production systems
Demonstrated accountability for defining technical direction
Proven track record of driving work from ambiguity to working systems