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Webelieve there is a better way to design our cities. To enable this, we aim to transform how architects and engineersworkthrough collaborative, outcome-drivendesigntools.Byleveragingweb and cloud technologies, westrive tocreateexceptional user experiences while building a connected ecosystem that bridges traditional desktop applications like Revit and Civil 3D with modern web apps.
Weare expanding beyond our successful Forma Site Design app(formerlySpacemaker)into exciting new domains like detailed Building Design andTransportation. Nobody knows exactly what these next-generation apps will look likeāthat'swhere you come in.You'lljoin a team with real ownership over both what to build and how, constantly balancing user insights with the technical complexity of buildingnew designproducts.Ā
Our challenges
As a Software Engineer in our Design Appsteams, you will be part of both discovering what we should build and building it.Here are some of our challenges:
Developing an intuition for how architectsand engineerswork so we can invent better tools for them ā in their current workflows or enabling altogether new, better workflows
Providing users with smart, generative design tools that strike the balance between automatic generation and leaving the user in control
Implementing delightful and performant 3D graphics in the browser, using WebGL/WebGPUcapabilities, customshadersand other smart techniques
Solving spatial problems in 2D and 3D, using efficient geometry algorithms that can provide the user with real-time feedback at 60 fps in the browser
Understanding Autodeskās broad portfolio of design software, and figuring out how our web-native apps should fit seamlessly together with our desktop apps
We use whatever technologyisbest adapted to the problems we are facing, and this typically revolves aroundsome combination ofTypeScript,React/PreactandThree.js for the frontend and s3 orDynamoDBfor the backend. Readmore about how we reason about technology and product development in ourtech core beliefsandproduct core beliefs.
Whoweārelooking for
We move fast andwe'reserious about whatwe'rebuilding. The way we do that is by trusting engineers to make their own decisions.We'relooking for people who are comfortable with that; who thrive when expected to shape their own work and move from insight to solution.
Weārehiring across all levels, so itdoesnātmatter if youhave 20+ years of experience or come straight out of school.It alsodoesnātmatter if you consider yourself full-stack or more of a specialist;we need both.Ā
We believe great products are built by teams with diverse perspectives and experiences. We value engineers who are curious, collaborative, and motivated to learn. Youdonātneed to know everything on day oneāwe believe strong teams grow together.Ā
All in all: if you get excited by the challenges we are facing, we would love to hear from you
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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software ā 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 ā itās 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 youāre 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 Autodeskās competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidateās 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
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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