Principal Engineer - Web Application Development

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long-term vision for web platform architecture and technical strategy
• Lead cross-team initiatives to standardize frontend architecture, frameworks, and best practices
• Design and evolve core platform components including design systems, shared libraries, and build systems
• Champion developer experience (DX) by building tools and workflows that improve productivity
• Partner with product engineering, design, DevOps, and security teams to drive organizational alignment
• Mentor senior and staff engineers to elevate engineering standards across the organization
• Establish performance benchmarks and lead initiatives around web performance and observability

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in web technologies
• Proven experience designing and scaling large-scale web platforms or frontend infrastructure
• Strong expertise in modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems (e.g., React, Angular)
• Experience with build systems, bundlers, and tooling such as Webpack, Vite, or Turborepo
• Deep understanding of web performance, browser internals, and networking
• Strong system design and architectural decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with micro-frontend architectures or large monorepos
• Familiarity with backend systems and APIs including Node.js, GraphQL, or REST
• Experience building or maintaining design systems at scale
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines
• Proven track record of improving developer experience in large organizations

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and financial benefits
• Time away for personal wellness
• Competitive compensation including annual cash bonuses and stock grants

About the Company

Autodesk helps innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. From the greenest buildings to the smartest factories, our software powers the creation of amazing things every day.