Software Engineering Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 24 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
A high-value opportunity for experienced engineering managers to lead innovative projects that address substantial industry challenges.
- Lead impactful digital twin technology projects
- Strong growth opportunities in management roles
- Experience in a collaborative and innovative environment
- Expects significant leadership and technical skills
Pros
- Pivotal role in developing impactful SaaS applications
- Strong focus on mentorship and team development
- Collaborative work culture fostering innovation
Cons
- Requires significant management experience and technical acumen
- Challenges in aligning diverse stakeholder interests
- Potential for high pressure in a fast-paced environment
Who it's for
Senior level • Hybrid with remote flexibility
Good fit
- Experienced engineering managers
- Technical leaders wanting to shape product direction
- Professionals focused on sustainability in operations
Not recommended for
- New managers without a track record
- Those looking for niche technical roles only
- Individuals preferring structured, predictable environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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Position Overview
Join Autodesk Tandem and help lead the charge in disrupting building operations with digital twins and AI! Nearly 50% of operational carbon emissions come from buildings, and 30% of energy is wasted due to poor design and operational decisions. At Autodesk, we’re on a mission to empower building operators to optimize their environments using data. Our team is developing digital twin technology that connects, aggregates, and analyzes building data from various sources, enabling our product end users—building operators—to improve both sustainability and operational efficiency.
We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team in building a modern SaaS application for digital twins. In this role, you’ll shape the direction of our product, collaborating closely with product managers and designers to create innovative applications that enhance building performance. In our fast-paced, collaborative, product-centric environment, you’ll have the opportunity to develop solutions from the ground up, with a direct impact on the success of a high-growth, mission-driven product. You will report to the Director of Engineering in this hybrid position.
Responsibilities
Lead a growing, distributed development team of 4 engineers across Germany, fostering a collaborative and high-performing remote culture
Coach and grow individual team members, supporting their professional development and guiding the team’s organic expansion as product demands evolve
Partner closely with product managers, UX designers, and software architects to translate user needs into impactful, customer-facing features
Guide technical strategy to ensure that your team builds and maintains scalable, secure, and high-throughput cloud applications
Minimum Qualifications
BS, MS, or PhD in computer science, engineering, or a related field
4+ years of experience managing product engineering teams
10+ years of hands-on software development experience in cloud services and applications
Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Experience with Agile development practices such as Scrum or Kanban
Passion for coaching and mentoring engineers, with a leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
Strong written and oral communication skills in English
Preferred Qualifications
REST API development experience
Experience coding in Go, C++
Experience with computer graphics or computational geometry
Experience with the building, deployment, and orchestration of containerized workloads using Docker
Solid understanding of cloud software security and compliance best practices
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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 – 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!
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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.Diversity & Belonging
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