Director of Software Engineering

About the Role

The Director will recruit, onboard, and develop a high‑performing engineering team spanning all seniority levels, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. They will build a Center of Excellence at the Pune site and oversee daily engineering activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and with high quality. Collaboration with other engineering groups and frequent communication across offices will align work with product and business goals. • Recruit, onboard, and develop a high‑performing engineering team across all seniority levels. • Mentor and coach engineering managers and team members, providing professional development. • Foster a collaborative, innovative, and continuous‑improvement culture. • Build a Center of Excellence at the Pune site. • Oversee daily engineering activities, ensuring on‑time, high‑quality project delivery. • Collaborate with other engineering teams to align with product and business goals. • Communicate frequently to build trust across multiple offices and disciplines. • Champion best‑in‑class engineering practices and agility organization‑wide.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸team building
• ▸mentorship
• ▸coe
• ▸project delivery
• ▸collaboration
• ▸agile practices

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and possess 15+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role. A strong technical background in C/C++, C#, .NET, and proven success delivering large‑scale software projects are required. Excellent problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, decision‑making, and interpersonal communication skills are essential, as is experience building new teams or R&D centers. Preferred experience includes deep technical knowledge of multi‑platform CAD applications and familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other CAD systems. Understanding graphics standards such as OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan, WebGL, and WebGPU, as well as CAD standards like DWG, PDF, DWF, STEP, IGES, JT, and IFC, is advantageous. These skills support the development of advanced design tools for complex infrastructure challenges. • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • 15+ years software engineering experience, including 5+ years in leadership. • Proven track record delivering large‑scale software projects. • Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and processes. • Hands‑on expertise in C/C++, C#, .NET, etc. • Excellent problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, and decision‑making abilities. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Experience establishing and building new teams or R&D centers. • Ability to motivate and inspire teams. • Deep technical understanding of multi‑platform CAD application technologies. • Experience with AutoCAD / Civil 3D or other CAD systems. • Knowledge of graphics standards (OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan, WebGL, WebGPU). • Familiarity with CAD standards (DWG, PDF, DWF, STEP, IGES, JT, IFC).

Requirements

• ▸c/c++
• ▸c#
• ▸.net
• ▸autocad
• ▸opengl
• ▸leadership

Benefits

Autodesk prides itself on a culture of belonging, innovation, and impact, encouraging employees to create a better world through meaningful work. The company offers a competitive compensation package that may include base salary, bonuses, stock grants, and comprehensive benefits. Diversity and inclusion are core values, and Autodesk provides resources to help all employees thrive.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time