Software Engineer

Job Requisition ID # 26WD102129 Software Engineer, AI & Fusion Engineering (Entry Level) Level: Entry Level / Early Career Location: Novi, Michigan Work Arrangement: On-site (see Work Arrangement section below) Team: Fusion Engineering About the Role Autodesk is looking for an early-career Software Engineer who is excited about using artificial intelligence to change how products are designed and made. You'll join the Fusion engineering team in our Novi, Michigan office and help bring AI into Autodesk Fusion, our cloud-based platform for 3D CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB design. This role suits a recent graduate, or someone early in their career, who has hands-on experience with modern AI models and AI-assisted development tools, a solid engineering foundation, and an interest in working where AI, cloud services, and design and manufacturing software meet. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, product managers, and designers to build features that millions of engineers, designers, and manufacturers use every day. What You'll Do • Design, build, test, and maintain features for the Autodesk Fusion platform, with a focus on AI-driven capabilities. • Integrate large language models and other AI models (for example, Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT, and open-source models) into Fusion workflows and services. • Use AI coding assistants every day to speed up development, while keeping code quality, security, and maintainability high through review and testing. • Prototype and evaluate AI solutions, including prompt design, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agent workflows, and model evaluation, and turn successful prototypes into production features. • Build and consume cloud-based web services and APIs (REST/GraphQL) that support Fusion's connected design and manufacturing experience. • Work with Fusion's APIs and extensibility framework (Python and C++) to automate design workflows and extend platform functionality. • Contribute to cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines on platforms such as AWS or Azure. • Write clean, well-tested, well-documented code, and take part in code reviews, design discussions, and agile ceremonies. • Work with cross-functional teams in Novi and other Autodesk locations around the world. • Keep up with the fast-moving AI landscape and share what you learn with the team. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. • Hands-on experience with AI technologies and models, through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects. Examples include building applications with LLM APIs such as Claude or GPT, prompt engineering, or fine-tuning and evaluating models. • Working experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or GitHub Copilot. • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as Python, C++, C#, TypeScript, or JavaScript. • A solid grasp of software engineering fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and version control (Git). • Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new technologies. • Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work well in a team. Preferred Qualifications • Master's (MS) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. • Experience with CAD/CAM/CAE software, ideally Autodesk Fusion, or exposure to the Fusion API. • Experience with cloud development on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including serverless functions, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and managed services. • Experience building web services and RESTful or GraphQL APIs, including authentication, scalability, and performance. • Familiarity with AI and ML frameworks and tooling such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, or vector databases. • Experience with RAG pipelines, AI agents, the Model Context Protocol (MCP), or multi-model orchestration. • Experience with spec-driven development (SDD): writing clear specifications, requirements, and acceptance criteria up front and using them to guide implementation, including AI agent workflows that generate, test, and check code against a specification. • Understanding of responsible AI practices, including data privacy, model evaluation, bias mitigation, and safe deployment. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices. • Background or interest in manufacturing, mechanical design, or the automotive industry. • Internships, research publications, open-source contributions, or a portfolio of AI projects. Work Arrangement This position starts as fully on-site at Autodesk's Novi, Michigan office, so the new team member can onboard well, work closely with the team, and get mentoring in person. Later on, the role may become eligible for a hybrid arrangement, in line with Autodesk's workplace and flexible work guidelines. Hybrid eligibility depends on business needs, team requirements, and manager approval, and it is not guaranteed. Why Join Us • Meaningful impact: Help shape the AI-powered future of design and manufacturing on one of the industry's leading cloud CAD platforms. • Growth and mentorship: Learn from experienced engineers, with structured onboarding and career development for early-career talent. • Cutting-edge work: Work every day with the latest AI models and developer tools. • Community: Join a collaborative engineering team in Novi that is rooted in Michigan's automotive and manufacturing heritage and works with customers across many industries worldwide, including aerospace, consumer products, industrial machinery, electronics, and architecture. • Compensation and benefits: Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Learn More 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! Benefits From 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 https://benefits.autodesk.com/ Salary transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $82,000 and $147,620. 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 Opportunity At 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. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.