Principal Engineer (React, Node)

Job description

Position Overview

Construction R&D in the AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations) organisation of Autodesk is focused on developing and enhancing technologies and methodologies to improve the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of construction projects. This involves research and development in areas such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital twins, IoT integration, and advanced data management systems.
Overall, construction R&D aims to drive industry transformation, improve project outcomes, and meet the evolving needs of stakeholders in the AECO sector.

As a Principal Engineer for the Construction R&D team, you will serve as the primary technical authority for our core web platform. You will define the architectural vision that bridges complex backend micro-services with high-performance user interfaces, ensuring our ecosystem is scalable, accessible, and resilient. Beyond hands-on development, you will act as a strategic partner to product leadership, translating R&D initiatives into robust, highly available full-stack solutions. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of steering technical strategy across multiple teams and thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment where they can mentor the next generation of engineering talent.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Lead the design and development of high-quality, secure, and performant front-end architecture (e.g., Micro-frontends and Server-Side Rendering strategies)

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