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Director, Software Development Autodesk Graphics Platform (AGP)

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The Director will lead graphics technology innovation, oversee high-performance graphics engine development, and ensure architectural scalability and security.
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25WD93820

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25WD93820, Directeur, Développement logiciel AGP

Aperçu du Poste

Autodesk est à la pointe de la transformation de notre secteur. Nous améliorons nos applications grâce à des fonctionnalités natives du cloud, notamment des données à grande échelle, l'edge computing, des solutions basées sur l'IA et des fonctionnalités avancées de modélisation et de graphisme 3D. Cette innovation concerne l'ensemble de nos produits phares, notamment AutoCAD, Fusion, Maya, Revit et nos Industry Clouds, et se concentre sur la conception et les workflows.

Nous recherchons un responsable ingénierie expérimenté pour stimuler l'innovation dans le domaine des technologies graphiques pour l'ensemble de notre portefeuille de produits. Ce poste est essentiel pour façonner l'avenir des solutions de conception et de visualisation, en garantissant que nos plateformes offrent des performances, une évolutivité et une fidélité visuelle de classe mondiale. En tant que directeur de l'ingénierie, vous dirigerez une équipe de développeurs et d'architectes talentueux, définirez la stratégie technique pour les graphiques et collaborerez avec les partenaires produits, internes et externes afin de fournir des capacités graphiques de pointe pour les environnements de bureau, web et mobiles.

Responsabilités

  • Définir et mettre en œuvre la vision technique en matière de technologie graphique, en accord avec les objectifs de l'entreprise et les tendances du secteur

  • Définir et mettre en œuvre la modernisation des piles existantes vers de nouvelles piles et retirer les produits et technologies qui ne sont plus nécessaires

  • Prendre les décisions architecturales relatives aux pipelines de rendu, aux cadres de visualisation et aux optimisations basées sur les GPU

  • Être l'expert de confiance des partenaires internes pour tout ce qui concerne le graphisme

  • Superviser le développement de moteurs graphiques et de piles de visualisation haute performance pour les flux de travail de conception dans toute l'entreprise

  • Garantir l'évolutivité, la sécurité et la résilience de l'architecture graphique grâce à des examens rigoureux et à la création de prototypes

  • Évaluer les technologies émergentes (par exemple, les graphiques basés sur l'IA, le rendu dans le cloud) et les intégrer dans les feuilles de route des produits

  • Établir et appliquer les meilleures pratiques en matière d'ingénierie

  • Constituer une équipe d'ingénieurs hautement performante qui favorise une culture d'innovation et de collaboration

  • Faciliter la collaboration interfonctionnelle afin d'aligner les initiatives d'ingénierie sur les objectifs des produits, de l'entreprise et des clients, en garantissant une livraison et des boucles de rétroaction transparentes

  • Fournir des informations et des orientations pour les initiatives dans le domaine des techniques de visualisation avancées, notamment la RA/RV, la simulation et la conception immersive

  • Représenter l'organisation dans les forums techniques et les événements industriels afin de mettre en avant son leadership dans le domaine des technologies graphiques

  • Se tenir informé des dernières tendances et constituer et gérer un réseau d'experts du secteur

Qualifications Minimales

  • Licence ou master en informatique, ingénierie graphique ou dans un domaine connexe

  • Plus de 15 ans d'expérience dans le domaine des technologies graphiques, dont au moins 10 ans à un poste de direction

  • Expertise dans les technologies de rendu, la programmation GPU (DirectX, Vulkan, Metal) et la visualisation en temps réel

  • Expérience avérée dans la mise en œuvre de systèmes graphiques complexes à grande échelle

  • Solides compétences en communication et en gestion des parties prenantes

Qualifications Souhaitées

  • Connaissance des flux de travail AEC et de la modélisation de données

  • Expérience des systèmes de rendu basés sur le cloud et de visualisation distribuée

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25WD93820, Director, Software Development AGP

Position Overview

Autodesk is leading the transformation of our industry. We're enhancing our applications with cloud-native capabilities, including data at scale, edge computing, AI-based solutions, and advanced 3D modeling and graphics. This innovation is happening across our flagship products—AutoCAD, Fusion, Maya, Revit, and our Industry Clouds, to name just a few, and focuses on design and workflows.

We are seeking an experienced engineering leader to drive innovation in graphics technology across our product portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of design and visualization solutions, ensuring our platforms deliver world-class performance, scalability, and visual fidelity. As Director of Engineering, you will lead a team of talented developers and architects, define the technical strategy for graphics, and collaborate with product and internal and external partners to deliver cutting-edge graphics capabilities for desktop, web and mobile environments.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the engineering vision for graphics technology, aligning with company objectives and industry trends

  • Define and execute on a modernization of existing stacks to new stacks and retire products and technologies no longer needed

  • Drive architectural decisions for rendering pipelines, visualization frameworks, and GPU-based optimizations

  • Be the trusted expert for internal partners on all things graphics

  • Oversee development of high-performance graphics engines and visualization stacks for design workflows across the company

  • Ensure scalability, security, and resilience in graphics architecture through rigorous reviews and prototyping

  • Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., AI-based graphics, cloud rendering) and integrate them into product roadmaps

  • Establish and enforce engineering best practices

  • Build a high-performing engineering team that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration

  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align engineering initiatives with product, business, and customer objectives, ensuring seamless delivery and feedback loops

  • Provide Insights and direction for initiatives in advanced visualization techniques, including AR/VR, simulation, and immersive design

  • Represent the organization in technical forums and industry events to showcase leadership in graphics technology

  • Stay abreast of the latest trends and build and manage a network of industry experts

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Graphics Engineering, or related field

  • 15+ years of experience in graphics technology, with at least 10 years in a leadership role

  • Expertise in rendering technologies, GPU programming (DirectX, Vulkan, Metal), and real-time visualization

  • Proven track record of delivering complex graphics systems at scale

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with AEC workflows and data modeling

  • Experience with cloud-based rendering and distributed visualization systems

  • Knowledge of machine learning applications in graphics optimization

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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. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $193,800 and $313,500. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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

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Top Skills

3D Modeling
Ai-Based Solutions
Cloud-Native Capabilities
Data At Scale
Directx
Edge Computing
Gpu Programming
Metal
Real-Time Visualization
Rendering Technologies
Vulkan

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