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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Architect - **Company:** Autodesk - **Location:** Novi, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $143,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Integrated Development Environments, Machine Learning, Commercial Software, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Web Applications, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Backend, Containerization, Material UI, Information Technology, Graphql, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Restful APIs, Autodesk Autocad - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3295463297C24CCFA8470D8270C1E348/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered * 10+ years of experience as a software engineer or architect, with a strong focus on cloud technologies * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively * Strong leadership skills, with experience in guiding and mentoring diverse teams * Demonstrated success in leading the architecture for commercial software systems that are globally deployed at scale * High levels of ownership and a collaborative spirit, working seamlessly to consistently deliver high-quality results * Extensive knowledge of cloud-native development tools, languages, and frameworks, along with an understanding of their appropriate application * Working knowledge of LLMs and machine learning, with an understanding of key concepts and hands-on experience using machine learning tools in a development environment * Broad knowledge across many areas of software development and architecture with deep expertise in one or two key domains. ## Description The Chief Operating Officer (COO) division at Autodesk is looking for a Software Architect with extensive experience in developing modern, scalable, maintainable, and secure cloud-native experiences. The COO division is responsible for building and maintaining cutting-edge experiences that reach millions of customers every month. As a member of the COO architecture team, you will drive innovation and continually improve cloud-native experiences for both internal and external customers. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely, assuming you can accommodate North American time zones for your regular working hours. Responsibilities * Lead technical discussions across diverse teams in a matrix setting * Mentor developers on emerging and existing technologies, as well as career development paths * Evaluate the feasibility of alternative directions in future architecture/platform development through modeling and prototyping * Ensure selected architecture achieve desired quality attributes such as security, scalability, and resilience * Influence the design, architecture, and implementation of cloud-native experiences (frontend and backend) * Design and implement high-quality code for complex areas * Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to translate business needs, system architecture, and product requirements into well-designed and implemented software * Evangelize and distribute technical information * Present to and gain insights and feedback from Autodesk management on key architectural initiatives * Contribute to both near and long-term technology roadmaps * Champion industry best practices * Serve as a subject matter expert in both established and emerging cloud-native technologies, including Material UI, React, Redux, Web Components, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and AWS-based server-side infrastructure ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)