Senior Full-Stack Staff Engineer

Job Requisition ID #26WD98731Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Staff Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership across our web platform and digital experience ecosystem. This role will be responsible for designing, building, and evolving scalable full-stack solutions that power high-quality customer experiences across Autodesk's web, commerce, and marketing platforms.This engineer will operate as a senior technical leader within the team, partnering closely with engineering managers, product managers, architects, XD, platform teams, and partner engineering teams. The ideal candidate is not only strong in full-stack development, but also raises engineering standards through architecture, delivery discipline, quality practices, mentorship, and pragmatic decision-making.The role requires someone who can go deep technically, simplify complex systems, lead ambiguous initiatives, and influence engineers across multiple teams without relying on direct authority.ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & ArchitectureLead the design and delivery of complex full-stack solutions across frontend, backend, API, and platform integration layersProvide architectural direction for scalable, maintainable, secure, and high-performing web applicationsDrive technical decisions across multiple services, repositories, and shared componentsTranslate business and product requirements into clear technical designs, execution plans, and delivery milestonesIdentify architectural gaps, technical debt, and platform limitations, and propose pragmatic solutionsPartner with senior engineers and architects to define patterns for reusable components, service integration, API contracts, observability, and deployment practicesFull-Stack Engineering & DeliveryBuild and guide development of modern web experiences using technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, REST/GraphQL APIs, cloud services, and CI/CD pipelinesOwn critical technical deliverables from design through implementation, validation, release, and post-production monitoringEnsure solutions are production-ready, with strong attention to scalability, performance, reliability, accessibility, localization, security, and maintainabilityLead technical breakdown of large initiatives into well-scoped epics, stories, dependencies, and implementation plansSupport teams in resolving complex production issues, integration challenges, and cross-system dependenciesEngineering Quality, Testing & ReliabilityRaise the engineering quality bar by embedding testability, automation, and observability into the development lifecycleDefine expectations for unit, integration, functional, E2E, and production validation strategiesChampion quality gates across CI/CD, including automated testing, code coverage, smoke testing, monitoring, and release readinessDrive improvements in web performance, including Core Web Vitals, page load time, bundle optimization, caching strategies, and API efficiencyEnsure critical customer journeys are measurable, observable, and resilient in productionDeveloper Experience & Engineering ProductivityImprove developer productivity by simplifying local development, debugging, testing, deployment, and operational workflowsBuild or influence reusable frameworks, shared libraries, tooling, and documentation that help multiple engineers move faster with confidenceReduce engineering friction by identifying repeated pain points and creating scalable solutionsPromote consistent engineering practices across repositories and teamsCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Product, XD, Program, Content, Marketing, DevOps, Security, Data/Analytics, and partner engineering teams to deliver end-to-end business outcomesDrive alignment across multiple teams when requirements, architecture, dependencies, or delivery plans are unclearCommunicate technical trade-offs clearly to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholdersHelp leadership make informed decisions by presenting options, risks, mitigation plans, and recommended paths forwardMentorship & Bar RaisingMentor senior and mid-level engineers through design reviews, code reviews, technical discussions, and delivery executionRaise the technical bar by modeling strong ownership, judgment, engineering discipline, and customer-focused thinkingInfluence engineering culture by promoting high standards in architecture, quality, documentation, reliability, and operational readinessAct as a force multiplier for the team by enabling others to deliver better, faster, and with more confidenceMinimum Qualifications10+ years of software engineering experience, with strong hands-on expertise in full-stack web application developmentDeep experience with modern frontend technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, or similar frameworksStrong backend development experience with Node.js, Java, Python, or similar technologiesExperience designing and integrating RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, microservices, or distributed systemsProven ability to lead complex technical initiatives across multiple engineers, teams, services, or repositoriesStrong understanding of web performance, accessibility, security, scalability, reliability, and observabilityExperience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, production deployments, and release validationStrong system design skills and ability to make sound architectural trade-offsDemonstrated ability to influence technical direction without direct authorityExcellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics to engineering and business stakeholdersPreferred QualificationsExperience building or modernizing large-scale web platforms, commerce platforms, marketing technology platforms, or customer-facing digital experiencesExperience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCPExperience with Content Management Systems, experimentation platforms, personalization, analytics instrumentation, or commerce checkout flowsExperience with micro-frontends, monorepos, shared component libraries, design systems, or platform engineeringExperience improving developer experience, engineering productivity, and CI/CD automation in large organizationsExperience with observability tools such as Dynatrace, Catchpoint, Splunk, Datadog, CloudWatch, or similar platformsExperience driving quality improvements through E2E automation, performance testing, monitoring, and production readiness practicesExposure to AI-assisted engineering, developer productivity tooling, or agentic engineering workflows is a 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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!BenefitsFrom health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting Salary transparencySalary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $117,000 and $209,330. 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 OpportunityAt 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. 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