Job Requisition ID #

25WD94110

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Principal Engineer to join high‑impact teams building the next generation of AI‑powered Test Automation solutions for Cloud and Desktop application.

We are looking for a strong technical contributor with expertise in automation, cloud services, and AI agent development. As an ideal candidate, you have built scalable applications and test automation frameworks in fast-paced, agile environments. You are comfortable working across cloud, desktop, and web technologies, and bring hands-on experience integrating AI-driven solutions into modern workflows. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the evolution of engineering excellence in a lean/agile environment and help deliver high-quality, innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

Contribute to software design and architecture across desktop and cloud platforms
Develop and maintain end-to-end and integration Agentic test automation using Playwright, Cypress, Python, and JavaScript
Integrate AI agents and LLMs into development and QA workflows (RAG, MCP, FastAPI)
Leverage AWS services to design scalable environments
Embed automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
Collaborate with stakeholders to define priorities, roadmaps, and delivery plans
Ensure engineering efficiency by identifying opportunities and driving improvements
Work in Agile teams, using JIRA and XRAY for tracking and reporting

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
9-14 years of professional experience in software development
Strong programming skills in TypeScript, JavaScript,
Hands-on experience with Playwright, Cypress, Pytest
Experience with AWS cloud services for scalable environments.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Git
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and defect tracking tools
Strong communication and collaboration skills

AI Technical Skills

Experience building and deploying AI agents using LangGraph or similar frameworks
Hands-on with LLM integration, prompt engineering, and RAG patterns
Ability to design AI-driven test automation systems for UI/API testing
Strong Python programming with async/await patterns and scalable API design
Knowledge of MCP or similar agent communication protocols

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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.

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