Distinguished Architect, AEC

Autodesk is transforming how the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry works by helping our customers focus on sustainability, adopt outcome-based design, create digital twins, and more. We’re rebuilding our applications with cloud-native capabilities including data at scale, edge computing, AI-based solutions, and cutting-edge 3D modeling and graphics. Through this work, you’ll be helping the AEC industry create a better, more sustainable world. Additional preference for candidates in Vancouver, Canada.ResponsibilitiesSynthesize and communicate a technical vision encompassing data storage and management, scalable and distributed computation, and the application of AI technologies while devising pragmatic, incremental plans towards this visionDefine and evolve the components, relationships, and governing principles that define the architecture of our systemsCoordinate system-level design across multiple product domains, including buildings, transportation, and waterEstablish standards and practices for software design; define views, diagrams, and other formal isms used to explore and articulate designsMaintain responsibility for your work through implementation, deployment, and ongoing operationHelp facilitate the architecture council, including setting agendas, backlog prioritization, and communicationExplain technical topics to varied audiences, including executive leadershipMaintain one-on-one relationships with all senior architects within AEC and, where appropriate, peers in other divisionsApply your architectural and system knowledge, as well as data, to influence strategy, planning, and executionDrive efforts to build secure systems that respect privacy while meeting reliability, performance, and other operational goalsWrite and speak internally on your work, with an option for external communicationsTravel at least six times per year to attend internal conferences and forums, and to meet with geographically distributed development teamsMaintain and apply expert-level, up-to-date knowledge of relevant architectural patterns and technologiesWork with peers throughout Autodesk to understand our technology landscape and challenges, articulate opportunities, and evangelize changeLead re-use of platform capabilities and drive contributions to the Autodesk platformDrive improvements to Autodesk architectural standards, documentation, and processPlay a leading role in Autodesk technical conferences and forumsLead or participate in company-wide technical working groupsShare your knowledge and experience, including through mentoringMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, or equivalent experience15+ years of experience in software architecture, with 10+ years in cloud softwareA track record of delivering cloud software, spanning products and industriesAccountable without the need for deadlines or daily oversightA track record of delivering work that spans products and industriesSought out by other teams, leaders, and customers for their expertiseRecognized for innovative work, such as via patents and publicationsAn understanding of software architecture practicePreferred QualificationsExperience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industryAn advanced degree in computer scienceWhile this role will not carry direct reports, prefer experience leading or managing an architecture team or councilAn industry expert in and contributor to software architecture practiceLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and…