Hybrid Director, Software Development – Autodesk Graphics Platform

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About the role

  • Director of Engineering driving innovation in graphics technology across Autodesk's product portfolio. Leading a team to ensure world-class performance, scalability, and visual fidelity.

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

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • Annual cash bonuses
  • Stock grants
  • Comprehensive benefits package

Job title

Director, Software Development – Autodesk Graphics Platform

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$193,800 - $313,500 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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