Distinguished Software Developer, Content Creation

Autodesk

Montreal

Offre publiée le 2025-12-14

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Distinguished Software Developer, Content Creation

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Job Requisition ID

25WD92178

Position Overview / Aperçu du poste

At Autodesk, our Entertainment & Media Solutions (EMS) team helps artists and studios around the world create the extraordinary — from feature films and streaming series to visual effects and animation. We’re building Flow, Autodesk’s cloud platform that connects people, data, and workflows across the entire production lifecycle — from the earliest concept to final delivery. Within Flow, our Digital Engineering (DE) team focuses on asset management and production tracking – the critical infrastructure that powers modern creative pipelines.

We’re looking for a Distinguished Software Developer to define the next generation of asset management architecture for the media and entertainment industry. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of how creative studios manage, track, and deliver their most valuable assets while influencing Autodesk’s broader technology direction.

Responsibilities

Define the technical vision for next-generation asset management and production tracking systems for animation, VFX, and episodic content.
Architect cloud-connected solutions that bridge on-premise creative tools with scalable, cloud-based production workflows.
Provide technical leadership across multiple engineering teams, guiding design, technology choices, and long-term architectural direction.
Collaborate closely with product and pipeline experts to ensure our solutions align with real-world studio production needs.
Mentor and inspire by providing technical leadership to engineering teams and technical leaders that are shaping the next generation of Autodesk technical talent (30‑45 people).
Partner with executives and senior leaders to influence Autodesk’s overall strategy for media production infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications / Qualifications Minimales

15+ years of software engineering experience, including technical leadership of complex, large-scale systems.
Deep understanding of asset management or pipeline tracking systems in film, VFX, or animation production environments.
Familiarity with tools such as Ftrack, Flow, Aeon, or similar systems.
Strong Python expertise – you understand the language deeply and how it powers studio production workflows.
Experience with cloud development and distributed systems (AWS or equivalent).
Conceptual understanding of USD (Universal Scene Description), with practical experience considered a plus.
Proven ability to lead or influence large teams (40+ engineers or multiple projects).
Excellent communication and influencing skills – able to work across disciplines and guide both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate technical architecture into business impact.

Preferred Qualifications / Qualifications Souhaitées

Hands-on experience with C++ and familiarity with desktop components.
Prior experience contributing to the design and evolution of pipeline or production tracking tools.
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

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About Autodesk / À Propos D’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.

Salary transparency / Transparence salariale

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.