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Senior Principal Software Developer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 12+ years of experience in software development, with deep focus on frontend engineering
  • Deep expertise in modern frontend technologies such as TypeScript, React, and modern frontend architecture patterns
  • Experience designing and evolving frontend architectures for large-scale, multi-team applications or platforms

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architectural evolution of the frontend into a scalable platform, including decomposition of the monolith into modular, reusable components and systems
  • Define and drive adoption of frontend standards, patterns, and best practices across teams
  • Partner closely with other product and platform teams to understand their needs and ensure the frontend platform supports a wide range of use cases
  • Lead cross-team technical initiatives, aligning stakeholders and driving decisions that balance local team needs with platform consistency

Key facts

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Mentorship
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Autodesk

Computer Software / SaaS

Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products to more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers to design and make a better world for all. Over 100 million people use Autodesk software like AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, SketchBook, and more to unlock their creativity and solve important design, business and environmental challenges. Our software runs on both personal computers and mobile devices and taps the infinite computing power of the cloud to help teams around the world collaborate, design, simulate and fabricate their ideas in 3D. We provide exceptional compensation/benefit packages and we’d love for you to join us. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected category. To see our culture in action, check out #AutodeskLife. We are headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and have more than 10,000 employees worldwide.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryComputer Software / SaaS
Company size10001

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Job description

Job Requisition ID #

26WD98746

Senior Principal Software Developer 

Location: Krakow (hybrid)

Position Overview 

Autodesk Tandem is transforming building operations through digital twins and data-driven intelligence. Our team builds technology that connects and analyzes building data to help operators make better decisions so they can improve resilience, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. 

We are seeking a Senior Principal Software Developer (Frontend) to lead the evolution of our frontend architecture and engineering practices while shaping the agentic UI strategy for a fast-growing product. You will define and drive a scalable frontend strategy that supports a growing ecosystem of products and teams, partnering across the organization to establish standards, align technical direction, and improve developer productivity. 

This is a critical role with broad impact on product scalability, platform adoption, and long-term technical direction. 

Responsibilities 

  • Lead the architectural evolution of the frontend into a scalable platform, including decomposition of the monolith into modular, reusable components and systems 

  • Define and drive adoption of frontend standards, patterns, and best practices across teams  

  • Partner closely with other product and platform teams to understand their needs and ensure the frontend platform supports a wide range of use cases  

  • Lead cross-team technical initiatives, aligning stakeholders and driving decisions that balance local team needs with platform consistency  

  • Establish clear extension points and integration patterns that enable other teams to build efficiently on the platform 

  • Mentor engineers and elevate frontend engineering practices across the organization  

  • Drive improvements in performance, reliability, developer experience, and platform maintainability  

  • Influence technical roadmaps and long-term investment in frontend architecture 

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience  

  • 12+ years of experience in software development, with deep focus on frontend engineering  

  • Deep expertise in modern frontend technologies such as TypeScript, React, and modern frontend architecture patterns  

  • Experience designing and evolving frontend architectures for large-scale, multi-team applications or platforms  

  • Experience building and operating production systems  

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and articulate technical concepts clearly 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience migrating or refactoring monolithic frontend applications into modular architectures  

  • Experience designing component libraries or design systems at scale  

  • Familiarity with micro-frontend architectures or similar modularization approaches  

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and integration with backend services  

  • Understanding of frontend security best practices  

  • Experience improving developer experience (tooling, build systems, CI/CD) 

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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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