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About the Role

Autodesk is seeking a Senior Director of Data Architecture and Engineering to own the architectural vision of the Product Data platform and lead the engineering execution of advanced knowledge retrieval systems. This role involves leading a team of senior technical leaders to scale and grow the platform, interfacing with architecture and engineering leaders across Autodesk to unify fragmented design and make data into a coherent platform. The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader passionate about large-scale systems and building high-performing teams, combining deep technical expertise with innovative engineering practices and leadership presence.

Responsibilities

Lead the architectural vision for the Product Data platform.
Drive complex architectural decisions and technology innovation in OLTP systems infrastructure.
Build and evolve the knowledge retrieval engineering organization for predictable execution, high quality, and operational excellence.
Hire, mentor, and retain the next generation of engineering leaders.
Serve as a senior leader within the Product Data leadership team, shaping organizational strategy, prioritization, execution, and innovation.
Partner with product, platform, and ecosystem teams to drive adoption of the Product Data platform across Autodesk’s product portfolio.
Influence architecture and data standards across the company and take ownership of critical cross-product initiatives.
Define the long-term evolution of Autodesk’s domain data model.
Influence broader technical strategy around domain data, interoperability, and platform architecture.
Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and engineering practices, driving adoption of innovations that improve platform capabilities and developer productivity.

Requirements

15+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years leading architects, managers, and senior leaders across global teams.
Demonstrated ability to adopt and scale AI-driven engineering practices.
Proven track record of owning and delivering large-scale, complex systems or platforms with measurable business impact.
Experience building and scaling high-performing engineering organizations, including org design and leadership development.
Established history of driving operational excellence (quality, reliability, scalability, and execution predictability).
Deep expertise in distributed systems, databases, cloud platforms, high-scale transactional environments, knowledge retrieval systems, and modern software architecture patterns.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to align stakeholders.
Ability to understand complex business requirements and execute iteratively in a highly matrixed environment.
Systems thinker with a strong desire to understand how complex systems work.

Skills

Distributed systems
Databases
Cloud platforms
High-scale transactional environments
Knowledge retrieval systems
Modern software architecture patterns
AI-driven engineering practices
Schema evolution
Versioning
Backward compatibility
Object-oriented design principles
Enterprise domain/data modeling

Location

US remote
Canada remote
Hybrid
In-office

Work Type

Remote
Hybrid
In person

Experience Level

Senior Director
15+ years of software engineering experience
5+ years leading architects, managers and senior leaders

Education Level

Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Salary/Compensations

$192,000 - $344,850

Benefits

Health benefits
Financial benefits
Time away
Everyday wellness

About the Company

Autodesk is shaping the future of the Design and Make industry by building a global, high-throughput Product Data platform. Amazing things are created every day with Autodesk's software, transforming how things are made and what can be made. The company fosters a culture that guides how employees work, connect with customers and partners, and show up in the world, enabling meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all.

Equal Opportunity

Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. Autodesk also considers for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Autodesk cultivates a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.