Principal Data Engineer

Job Requisition ID #

24WD83733

Intro  

We are searching for a Principal Data Engineer to join our growth team in scaling our next-generation, AI-powered architecture design product. Your contributions will have a direct impact on our growth initiatives, enabling us to run rapid experiments and derive actionable insights that shape the user journey. By leveraging our rich dataset of user interactions with complex 3D modeling and machine learning features, you’ll help us identify opportunities to enhance user engagement and drive product adoption, ultimately empowering our users to create more sustainable architectural solutions. 
 
About us 

We are on a mission to help design better cities. According to the United Nations, more than 90% of future population growth will happen in cities. The construction industry is responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions. To respond to this trend and combat climate change, the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry needs to change the way they work. 

We are building the new generation of cloud-based software tools that will drive this change in AEC. We started our journey as Spacemaker, a Norway-based startup, and became part of Autodesk in 2020. 

Our tools help architects, urban planners, and real estate developers find the smartest and most sustainable ways to unlock the potential of their projects. We focus on enabling outcome-based design through assessing living quality (sun, daylight potential, noise, et al), environmental impact (embodied and operational carbon), and profitability of our users’ projects. 

Learn more about our products in this video. 

How we work 

We’re a fundamentally agile organization. Our way of working is built on empowered teams which means they have the freedom to innovate at speed while staying aligned. We strongly believe in servant leadership and team accountability. Our teams are empowered to find the best way to develop their solutions, taking a bottom-up approach to decision making. 

In each team, software and machine-learning engineers work closely together with product managers and designers, collaborating across functions and time zones. Autonomy also means it’s up to you to decide where you’d like to work from; we strongly believe in a hybrid working culture. To learn more about our way of working, read through our tech and product core beliefs. 

 
Responsibilities 

As an early data engineering hire on our growth team, you’ll play a pivotal role in building the data foundation that drives our product’s expansion. You are an experienced data pipeline builder and data wrangler who enjoys optimizing data systems and building them from the ground up. Working closely with growth engineers, data analysts, and adoption specialists, you’ll develop the infrastructure that powers our experimentation and decision-making processes. 

In this role, you’ll have the unique opportunity to: 

• Shape our data engineering practices and establish best practices for our growing team 

• Design and implement robust data pipelines that enable rapid experimentation and insights 

• Build sophisticated A/B testing frameworks that help us make data-driven product decisions 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and deliver scalable solutions 

As part of a global organization, you’ll have access to extensive resources and expertise while maintaining the autonomy to define and implement data engineering best practices for our growth initiatives. This position offers the perfect balance of entrepreneurial freedom and enterprise-level support to make a lasting impact on our product’s success. 

Examples of what you might Explore 

• Create data pipeline architecture – Maintain and develop data pipelines for extraction, transformation, cleaning, pre-processing, aggregation, and loading of data from diverse sources using Python, SQL, DBT, and other relevant technologies. 

• Contribute to growth tooling – Work with web landing pages alongside product code, implement A/B testing frameworks, and build data tracking infrastructure. You might integrate tools like Intercom or similar customer engagement platforms. 

• Develop insightful user profiles – Create systems to capture meaningful user information early in their journey, enabling personalized recommendations and timely support. 

• Build scalable and accessible datasets – Collaborate closely with data analysts to create reliable, well-documented data models that power our analytics. 

• Partner with data consumers – Work alongside analytics teams to build tools that support business intelligence and drive product innovation. 

Desired Profile  

• Entrepreneurial spirit – Brings a proactive, adaptable approach to experimenting and problem-solving in an evolving growth environment  

• Autonomous mindset – Thrives in taking ownership and driving initiatives independently  

• Collaborative approach – Enables co-workers through knowledge sharing and mentorship  

• Technical expertise:  

• Strong expertise with modern technology and data stacks (e.g., Python, JavaScript, SQL) 

• Experience with modern data warehouse platforms (e.g., Snowflake) 

• Familiarity with data transformation tools (e.g., dbt) 

• Experience with workflow orchestration (e.g., Airflow) 

• Knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Looker, Power BI) and cloud services (AWS preferred) 

You should apply even if you don’t feel that your credentials 100% match the position description – we are looking for relevant skills and attributes, not a checklist of experience that exactly matches the position itself. 

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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 – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

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, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging
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