Software Developer, Engineering Automation

The Senior Software Developer leads hands-on development of firm-wide engineering automation solutions, with primary responsibility for Revit automation and related applications.

This role owns the Automation focus group roadmap, recommends product priorities for final approval by Digital Engineering leadership, and provides technical leadership and mentorship without formal personnel-management duties.

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable, maintainable automation tools that solve meaningful engineering workflow needs.
• A clear roadmap and consistent development, testing, and release process.
• Measurable adoption, efficiency, quality, and project-delivery improvements.
• Effective technical mentorship and collaboration across engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support firm-wide Revit automation tools and related engineering applications.
• Lead the Automation focus group and maintain a roadmap based on business value, technical feasibility, and user feedback.
• Remain hands-on in software architecture and development using C#/.NET, the Revit API, WPF, and Python.
• Gather requirements and translate engineering workflows into scalable, maintainable, and user-friendly solutions.
• Build integrations across Autodesk products, engineering systems, data sources, internal applications, and selected Autodesk Platform Services APIs.
• Establish development standards for architecture, coding, testing, documentation, source control, and release management.
• Monitor reliability, usage, adoption, and feedback to guide continuous improvement and product priorities.
• Provide code review, technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to other automation developers.
• Evaluate emerging Autodesk technologies, software practices, and practical AI opportunities for engineering workflows.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• +7 years of relevant software development, BIM automation, or design-technology experience in the AEC industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of Autodesk Revit, engineering workflows, and production development with the Revit API.
• Advanced proficiency with C#/.NET and proficiency with Python for automation, integration, or data processing.
• Experience with WPF or comparable desktop UI technologies, object-oriented design, and maintainable software architecture.
• Experience with Git, code review, testing, CI/CD, deployment, and support of production applications.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, sound architectural judgment, and strong communication with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience with Autodesk Platform Services, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk Forma, or the AEC Data Model.
• Experience supporting multiple Revit versions and enterprise application packaging, updating, telemetry, or error monitoring.
• Experience leading a product roadmap and mentoring junior or mid-level developers.
• Experience developing tools for multiple engineering disciplines.
• Familiarity with practical AI integration in engineering applications and workflows., Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Bachelors or better. Bachelors or better. Experience Required +7 years of relevant software development, BIM automation, or design-technology experience in the AEC industry. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Lead hands-on design, development, testing, deployment, and support of firm-wide Revit automation and engineering tools. Own the automation roadmap, build integrations with Autodesk products and data sources, establish development standards, monitor adoption and reliability, and provide technical mentorship and code review to other developers. The summary above was generated by AI, This is a remote position available to candidates located within the United States. Occasional travel to Salas O’Brien offices, team meetings, and company events is required. Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $110,000-$150,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses, equity participation, and a comprehensive U.S.-based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

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