Senior Director, Data Architecture and Engineering

Autodesk

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
San Francisco, CA · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Salary
$192,000–$344,850 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $201k
This role $268k
$142k most similar roles pay here $367k

This role pays more than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $163,450–$238,775 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $268k versus about $201k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Autodesk

Autodesk is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, enabling users to imagine, design, and create a better world.

Autodesk currently has 44 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $139,000–$249,260 across 42 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Director, Data Architecture and Engineering

As a Senior Director of Data Architecture and Engineering at Autodesk, you will lead the architectural vision for the high-throughput Product Data platform, managing design and make data across AEC, MFG, and M&E industries. You will drive complex decisions in OLTP systems infrastructure while building and evolving the knowledge retrieval engineering organization to ensure operational excellence. This role involves hiring and mentoring senior technical leaders and collaborating with cross-functional teams to unify fragmented data into a scalable platform. Ideal candidates have extensive experience leading global engineering teams, delivering large-scale systems, and adopting AI-driven practices. Proficiency in distributed systems, databases, cloud platforms, and knowledge retrieval systems is essential, along with strong communication skills for aligning stakeholders across the organization.

What you'll do

  • Lead the architectural vision for Autodesk's Product Data platform.
  • Drive technology innovation in OLTP systems infrastructure for complex decisions.
  • Build and evolve knowledge retrieval engineering teams for high-quality execution.
  • Hire and mentor next-generation engineering leaders to scale the organization.
  • Shape organizational strategy and drive innovation across product, platform, and ecosystem.
  • Define long-term evolution of Autodesk’s domain data model and influence technical strategy.
  • Stay informed on emerging technologies and practices to improve platform capabilities.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years leading architects and senior leaders globally.
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale complex systems or platforms with significant business impact.
  • Deep expertise in distributed systems, databases, cloud platforms, high-scale transactional environments, and modern software architecture patterns.
  • Experience building and scaling high-performing engineering organizations, including organizational design and leadership development.
  • Demonstrated ability to adopt and scale AI-driven practices to accelerate delivery and improve developer effectiveness.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to align stakeholders across product, platform, external, and executive teams.

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