Senior Director, Data Architecture and Engineering

Job Requisition ID # 26WD98776 Position

Overview

Autodesk is shaping the future of the   Design and Make   by   building a global,   high-throughput   Product Data   platform   that   power s   design, collaboration, and lifecycle workflows   across   multiple domains . If you   are a   hands-on   technologist who   enjoys leading teams solving petabyte scale problems and building   the   next   generation of   knowledge retrieval systems, this may be an opportunity for you. Product Data   is Autodesk's transactional data platform that manages Design and Make Data generated by millions of customers across three industries – Architecture, Engineering   and Constr uc tion   (AEC), Manufacturing (MFG )   and Media & Entertainment (M&E).

The platform is a collection of capabilities and highly scalable data   services   such as   d ocument   m anagement, fine grained permissions, stream processing, data pipelines, search, granular data   management,   and cross industry interoperability. We are also evolving our search capabilities to   the next   generation of Knowledge Representation and Retrieval systems with semantic search,   GraphRAG   and Context Graphs. Reporting to the VP   Produ ct Data, we a re seeking a Senior Director of Data Architecture and Engineering to own the architectural vision of   the overall   data platform,   while leading the engineering execution of our advanced knowledge retrieval systems.

In this role you will   lead a   team of   senior technical leaders (software architects, distinguished   engineers) and   engineering   leaders   to help   scale and grow the platform. You will   interface with   a rchitecture and   e ngineering leaders across Autodesk to   unify complex, historically fragmented design and make data across Autodesk’s ecosystem into a coherent, scalable platform. The   successful candidate   is an experienced engineering leader with a passion for large-scale systems and building high-perform ing tea ms .

They   combine deep technical   expertise , cutting edge knowledge of distributed real - time data management systems with   innovative engineering practices, and leadership presence to drive alignment and execution across product, platform, and ecosystem teams. As this role oversees   a global organ ization, you will work across multiple time zones and travel   up to   15 %   for team offsites   and internal and customer events . The role can be   based in the US   or Canada remote, hybrid, or in person in one of our offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the   Architectural vision for   the   Product Data   platform
• Drive complex architectural decisions and technology innovation in OLTP systems infrastructure
• Build and evolve the   knowledge retrieval   engineering organization to deliver predictable execution, high quality, and operational excellence
• Hire,   mentor ,   an d   retain   the next generation of   engineering leaders
• Serve   as a senior leader within   the   Product Data   leadership   team ,   shaping   organizational strategy, prioritization, execution , and innovation   across the portfolio
• Partner with product, platform, and ecosystem teams   to   drive   adoption   of the   Product Data  platform   across Autodesk’s product portfolio, influencing architecture and data standards across   the company   and taking ownership of critical cross-product initiatives
• Define the long-term evolution of Autodesk’s domain data model and influence broader technical strategy around domain data, interoperability, and platform architecture
• Stay at the   forefront   of emerging te chnologies and engineering practices, identifying and driving adoption of innovations that materially improve platform capabilities and developer productivity

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years leading   architects, managers   and senior leaders across   global   teams
• Demonstrated ability to adopt and scale AI-driven engineering practices to accelerate delivery and improve developer effectiveness
• Proven track re cord of ow ning and delivering large-scale, complex systems or platforms with measurable business impact
• Experience building and scaling high-performing engineering organizations, including org design and leadership development
• Established history   of driving operational excellence (quality, reliability, scalability, and execution predictability)
• Deep expertise in   distri buted systems,   databases,   c loud   platforms,   high-scale transactional   environments,   knowledge retrieval   systems   and   modern software architecture patterns
• Exce ptional   communication and influencing skills, with the ability to align product, platform,   external,   and executive stakeholders
• Ability to understand com plex bus iness requirements and quickly and iteratively execute against them in a highly matrixed environment
• Systems thinker with a strong desire to understand how complex systems wor k

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building or leading domain-specific data platforms (e.g., AEC, BIM, GIS, manufacturing, or other complex object models)
• Experience with schema evolution, versioning, and backward compatibility in long-lived, large-scale systems
• Understanding of how operational product data interfaces with analytics,   AI , and downstream data platforms
• Experience influencing industry standards, data interoperability frameworks, or open ecosystems
• Track record of driving platform adoption across large, federated organizations
• Strong grasp on object-oriented design principles and enterprise domain/data modeling
• Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or related field Learn More About Autodesk Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – 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 – it’s 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 you’re 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!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/ Salary transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $192,000 and $344,850.

Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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