Job Description

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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!

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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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