Senior Principal Engineer (Java, AWS, Search)
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Principal Engineer for Search Infrastructure within Autodesk Platform Services. In this role, you will help to build modern and scalable Search Platform that powers the search experiences across Autodesk’s Industry Clouds – Fusion, Forma and Flow.Responsibilities:Lead the software architecture and system design of highly scalable, distributed, data intensive micro-servicesPartner closely with product teams and leadership in defining strategic technical roadmap, communicate the strategy in various forums, and make it a realityDemonstrate high levels of ownership and accountability and work closely with engineering teams to deliver consistentlyAlign the technical direction with business needs, leading the team to make the correct choices between short-term business opportunity and long-term technical visionChampion adopting industry best practices to push the development standards within the team and in the larger organizationHelp to hire, mentor engineers, help build fast-growing and high-performing teamsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent practical work experience15+ years of experience in leading design of complex systems and hands-on development into Java, AWS5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role for a large and distributed organization in designing systems and scaling them to millions of usersThorough understanding of Distributed Systems including Scalability, Performance, Reliability, Security and Consistency characteristicsExperience in building multi-tenant SaaS architectures and have deep appreciation for Platform and API-first mindsetExpertise with modern technology stacks, API design, microservices, stream processing and designing for resilience and operational excellencePreferred Qualifications:Exposure to Information Retrieval with hands on experience in Lucene/Elasticsearch/OpenSearchExposure to Vector Databases and ML InfrastructureExpertise in Cloud Infrastructure platforms such as AWSExperience in monitoring and improving Reliability of a complex system at scaleExposure to managing Security and Compliance challenges in Cloud products and/or platformsThe Ideal Candidate:Strong communicator. You enjoy synthesizing, simplifying, and articulating complex problems to othersA team-player, with a result-focused passion to deliver an overall solutionYou embrace perpetual learning and are always ready for a new challenge#LI-AC3Learn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome 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!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, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.Diversity & Belonging
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