**Job Requisition ID #** 25WD89144 **Position Overview** The Autodesk Growth Engineering Technology – Commerce and Support Assistant team is looking for a passionate Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in distributed systems to join us. Become a key part of Autodesk’s mission to build a scalable, real-time collaboration and AI assistant platform that powers support and commerce experiences across Autodesk products. This role is based in Bengaluru, India, and reports to a Senior Engineering Manager located in San Francisco, CA, USA. This is an exciting opportunity to build innovative systems and learn from some of the best in the industry. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Principal Software Engineer who can hit the ground running and bring deep technical expertise in Search technologies and Generative AI, including Vector Search and Generative Search systems. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on solving challenging problems and building intelligent, scalable systems using AWS OpenSearch, Bedrock, and optionally Azure AI Search. **Responsibilities** + Tackle the most complex technical challenges from system design to production deployment, with a strong focus on search relevancy and generative AI + Develop robust and scalable solutions for both traditionalSearch ResultandGenerative Resultuse cases + Architect and implement systems leveragingVector Search,Generative Search, andLLM-poweredpipelines + Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions used company-wide, integrating with multiple applications and services + Establish architectural standards and solve key architectural challenges across the codebase + Participate in and lead code reviews, create detailed technical documentation, and resolve high-risk bugs + Drive large-scale initiatives in collaboration with other engineering teams and product stakeholders + Mentor and support junior engineers through technical guidance and hands-on collaboration + Provide on-call support on a rotating schedule to ensure 24/7 application uptime **Minimum Qualifications** + BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical field + 6+ years of experience developing scalable, distributed systems as a full-stack engineer + Proven track record building and maintaining applications in amicroservices architecture + Strong programming experience withReactJS,NodeJS,TypeScript, andJavaScript + Deep understanding of building and consumingRESTful APIs + Strong experience inAWS services, especiallyOpenSearch or Bedrock. Familiarity withAzure AI Searchis a plus + Knowledge ofSQL and NoSQL databases, as well ascloud-nativeapplication design + Experience withGit,CI/CD pipelines(e.g., Jenkins), and Agile methodologies like SCRUM + Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority + Strong technical writing skills for authoring specifications, designs, and architectural documentation + Highly self-motivated with strong problem-solving and team collaboration abilities \#LI-RV1 **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! **Salary transparency** Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. **Diversity & Belonging** We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging **Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?** Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).