principal Software Engineer tech_leadership 10+ yrs Bachelor's Hybrid · Posted Apr 20, 2026

About this role

Autodesk is hiring a principal-level Software Engineer based in Krakow, Poland (hybrid). The posting calls out experience with Python, C++, Jira, Data Structures and roughly 10+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Krakow, Poland
Work mode
Hybrid
Experience
10+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Apr 20, 2026
AI Summary
Principal Software Engineer designing and implementing C++ features for Fusion 360 cloud-based design software. Requires 10+ years building commercial applications, strong C++ expertise, leadership experience, and proficiency with Visual Studio and Xcode. Mentor team members and own code quality in an Agile environment.

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Job description

from Autodesk careers

Job Requisition ID #

25WD93603

Principal Software Engineer C++

Kraków (Hybrid), Poland (Remote)

Position Overview


As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, Autodesk helps people imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk accelerates better design through an unparalleled depth of experience and a broad portfolio of software to give customers the power to solve their design, business, and environmental challenges. This is an exciting time to join us on our multi-year journey to disrupt the Design to Manufacture world with Fusion 360 by delivering unprecedented value and converging workflows with cloud-based technology. We are rapidly combining many world-leading technologies and teams into the Fusion 360 family.

The role is with one of the Fusion 360 team in the Design and Manufacturing Organization within the Product Design and Manufacturing Solutions division. We are looking for a Principal Engineer to join our Krakow-based Scrum team.


Responsibilities

  • Work on a truly Agile team, 2-week-long sprints, and a strong emphasis on test automation for all code changes

  • Design, implement, test, and maintain features for Fusion 360 based on stakeholders’ requirements, mostly in C++

  • Fully own the quality of work delivered, have a strong sense of ownership for delivering excellence.

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