Director Software Development Modeling

Autodesk • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Autodesk is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Engineering Director specializing in 3D Geometry to lead our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of advanced 3D geometry components that support our suite of design and engineering products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. A Ph.D. is a plus
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 5 years of experience in developing 3D geometry solutions
• Proven experience in a leadership or managerial role, with a track record of successfully leading engineering teams
• Strong conceptual knowledge of 3D geometry, computational geometry, and related algorithms
• Familiarity with modern software engineering tools and practices, including AI coding assistants such as Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Cursor, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Experience in Agile development methodologies

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the CAD software industry or familiarity with Autodesk’s product suite
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their application to 3D geometry
• Experience with cloud-based architecture and services

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor several teams of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Conduct regular meetings and 1-1 discussions with the development managers on the team, and skip-level 1-1s with a select group of technical leaders
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of 3D geometry algorithms and solutions
• Working closely with Product Management, drive the strategic vision and roadmap for 3D geometry within Autodesk's product ecosystem
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and partner product engineering teams to ensure requirements alignment and delivery of high-quality products
• Foster the development of engineering best practices, coding standards, and methodologies to ensure the teams produce high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code
• Stay abreast of advancements in 3D geometry and related technologies, and integrate new techniques and technologies into our products
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery of solutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director