Director Software Development Modeling
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
Work 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
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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