Principal Software Engineer, Frontend Web

Overview

Develop high-performance frontend XR web applications for AEC using React, TypeScript, and AWS.

Key Responsibilities

• xr development
• frontend development
• backend services
• system architecture
• project leadership
• technical discussions

Tasks

-Stay ahead of emerging trends to anticipate and address future development needs -Build and optimize beautifully rendered, web-based components that push performance limits across XR Headsets -Lead large, complex projects across teams, defining scope, planning execution, and delivering milestones on time -Lead technical discussions, align outcomes with business goals, and document solutions for clarity and adoption -Shape system design and architecture across cloud and web environments, improving scalability, performance and feel across immersive and 2D environments -Design, develop and maintain frontend applications (JavaScript, React, TypeScript) alongside backend services (Golang, AWS) -Collaborate with architects, UX designers, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into product features

Requirements

• algorithms
• docker
• ci/cd
• aws
• react
• typescript

What You Bring

-Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, concurrency, distributed systems, and browser event loops and rendering pipelines -Experience in an agile development environment -Demonstrated excellence in cross-functional collaboration, with experience working across multiple engineering teams and stakeholders -Experience with containerization (Docker) -Proficiency with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, Spinnaker) and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience -8+ years of hands-on experience in software design and development with emphasis on Frontend development -Proven experience with AWS cloud services and designing resilient, scalable cloud-native architecture. Full stack experience (Backend + Frontend) is a bonus -Deep, hands-on experience developing complex, performance-sensitive web applications in JavaScript (ES6+) with working knowledge of React and TypeScript -Good problem-solving and communication skills -Experience with Electron or Tauri -Experience mentoring senior engineers and driving technical strategy at a team or organizational level -Basic game engine experience (Unreal Engine preferred) -Strong grasp of browser performance profiling, rendering bottlenecks, and limitations of the DOM and JavaScript engines -Experience with real-time communication technologies like WebSockets, Microsoft Fluid and supporting data formats (JSON, Protobuf) -Experience with 3D and immersive web technologies like ThreeJS or WebXR -Build Trust: You communicate with clarity and transparency, surface risks and trade-offs early, and follow through with high quality deliverables -Continuous Learner: You actively explore emerging technologies, measure its impact, and share insights widely -Ability to work in a startup-like environment even within a big company (things will move fast) -Experience with Databases (SQL and NoSQL) -Experience building applications with CPU constraints that push browser limits -Comfortable with AWS, specifically services like S3 -Experience with observability tools for monitoring, logging, and tracing in distributed systems (e.g., Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk) -Basic experience with AR, VR and MR -Jenkins, Travis, or other CI/CD system knowledge -MS Degree in Computer Science or similar technical field -Git, GitHub knowledge

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About Autodesk

-Pioneered software for 2D and 3D design, revolutionizing industries. -Known for products like AutoCAD, it reshaped architecture, engineering, and manufacturing workflows. -Empowering creators in fields from construction to digital media, enabling more innovative designs. -Develops tools used in iconic projects, from skyscrapers to blockbuster movies. -Pushes the boundaries of design technology, leading the way in artificial intelligence and automation. -Software is a cornerstone in diverse sectors, from industrial to infrastructure, energy, and entertainment. -Cloud-based solutions streamline design processes and foster real-time collaboration across industries. -A leader in 3D design software, with solutions powering projects in every corner of the globe. -Committed to shaping the future of digital design, bringing complex visions to life.

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