Software Development Manager, Preconstruction

Autodesk

Engineering Manager leading a high-performing team for Autodesk's construction technology. Overseeing engineering excellence and AI adoption in construction processes.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Missouri, New York, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $148,000 - $264,990 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers in a hybrid and globally distributed environment
Partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, Architects, and stakeholders to deliver meaningful customer value
Foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning aligned with Autodesk values
Help engineers understand how their work connects to customer outcomes and broader business goals
Provide technical guidance and mentorship while empowering engineers to own solutions and decisions
Drive engineering excellence through strong practices in architecture, code quality, testing, security, and operational reliability
Improve team effectiveness by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, increase productivity, and reduce friction
Support the growth of engineers through coaching, career development, and continuous feedback
Recruit, hire, and retain exceptional talent while building a diverse and engaged team
Guide the team through ambiguity, helping prioritize effectively and adapt to changing business needs
Partner with teams across Autodesk to manage dependencies, align priorities, and share best practices
Champion the team's accomplishments, advocate for its needs, and represent its interests across the organization
Lead planning and execution across multiple initiatives, balancing near-term delivery with long-term technical investments
Promote the thoughtful adoption of AI technologies and AI-assisted development practices to improve customer experiences and engineering productivity
Support operational excellence by helping the team effectively manage production issues, reliability, and customer-impacting incidents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of software engineering experience, including experience building and operating cloud-native applications
3+ years of engineering leadership experience leading software development teams
Strong understanding of modern software development practices and the software development lifecycle
Experience leading teams responsible for customer-facing web applications and cloud services
Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction while enabling teams to execute effectively
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience working successfully with distributed and hybrid teams
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and drive results
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and financial benefits
Time away
Everyday wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

software engineeringcloud-native applicationssoftware development lifecycleweb applicationscloud servicesAI technologiesAI-assisted developmentarchitecturecode qualitytesting

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsinfluenceadaptabilityteam effectivenessmentorshipaccountability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Engineering