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26WD99428
Position Overview
Autodesk Forma Construction is transforming how construction teams discover, evaluate, and execute project opportunities in an increasingly connected and AI-enabled world. Our solutions help general contractors, subcontractors, and owners collaborate across the entire project lifecycle—from preconstruction and bidding through construction and operations.
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for critical preconstruction workflows that connect contractors with millions of project opportunities every month. This leader will combine strong technical judgment, people leadership, and operational excellence to help build intelligent, AI-powered experiences that improve how construction professionals find work, make decisions, and deliver projects.
You will lead a team of talented engineers, partner closely with Product Management, Design, Data Science, and Platform teams, and help shape the future of Autodesk's construction technology portfolio. This role is ideal for a leader who is energized by building high-performing teams, leveraging AI to solve customer problems, and delivering scalable cloud services used by customers worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers in a hybrid and globally distributed environment
- Partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, Architects, and stakeholders to deliver meaningful customer value
- Foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning aligned with Autodesk values
- Help engineers understand how their work connects to customer outcomes and broader business goals
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship while empowering engineers to own solutions and decisions
- Drive engineering excellence through strong practices in architecture, code quality, testing, security, and operational reliability
- Improve team effectiveness by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, increase productivity, and reduce friction
- Support the growth of engineers through coaching, career development, and continuous feedback
- Recruit, hire, and retain exceptional talent while building a diverse and engaged team
- Guide the team through ambiguity, helping prioritize effectively and adapt to changing business needs
- Partner with teams across Autodesk to manage dependencies, align priorities, and share best practices
- Champion the team's accomplishments, advocate for its needs, and represent its interests across the organization
- Lead planning and execution across multiple initiatives, balancing near-term delivery with long-term technical investments
- Promote the thoughtful adoption of AI technologies and AI-assisted development practices to improve customer experiences and engineering productivity
- Support operational excellence by helping the team effectively manage production issues, reliability, and customer-impacting incidents
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years of software engineering experience, including experience building and operating cloud-native applications
- 3+ years of engineering leadership experience leading software development teams
- Strong understanding of modern software development practices and the software development lifecycle
- Experience leading teams responsible for customer-facing web applications and cloud services
- Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction while enabling teams to execute effectively
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience working successfully with distributed and hybrid teams
- Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and drive results
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building SaaS products on public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong background in modern web development using technologies such as React, Node.js, TypeScript, or similar frameworks
- Experience building or integrating AI-powered capabilities, including generative AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, or AI-assisted development tools
- Experience using data, experimentation, and customer insights to inform product and engineering decisions
- Knowledge of distributed systems, microservices architectures, and event-driven platforms
- Experience managing customer incidents and driving operational excellence
- Familiarity with construction, preconstruction, or AEC industry workflows
- Experience leading teams through growth, transformation, or modernization initiatives
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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!
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 $148,000 and $264,990. 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
Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?
Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).
Job Requisition ID #
26WD99428
Position Overview
Autodesk Forma Construction is transforming how construction teams discover, evaluate, and execute project opportunities in an increasingly connected and AI-enabled world. Our solutions help general contractors, subcontractors, and owners collaborate across the entire project lifecycle—from preconstruction and bidding through construction and operations.
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for critical preconstruction workflows that connect contractors with millions of project opportunities every month. This leader will combine strong technical judgment, people leadership, and operational excellence to help build intelligent, AI-powered experiences that improve how construction professionals find work, make decisions, and deliver projects.
You will lead a team of talented engineers, partner closely with Product Management, Design, Data Science, and Platform teams, and help shape the future of Autodesk's construction technology portfolio. This role is ideal for a leader who is energized by building high-performing teams, leveraging AI to solve customer problems, and delivering scalable cloud services used by customers worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers in a hybrid and globally distributed environment
- Partner closely with Product Managers, Designers, Architects, and stakeholders to deliver meaningful customer value
- Foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning aligned with Autodesk values
- Help engineers understand how their work connects to customer outcomes and broader business goals
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship while empowering engineers to own solutions and decisions
- Drive engineering excellence through strong practices in architecture, code quality, testing, security, and operational reliability
- Improve team effectiveness by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, increase productivity, and reduce friction
- Support the growth of engineers through coaching, career development, and continuous feedback
- Recruit, hire, and retain exceptional talent while building a diverse and engaged team
- Guide the team through ambiguity, helping prioritize effectively and adapt to changing business needs
- Partner with teams across Autodesk to manage dependencies, align priorities, and share best practices
- Champion the team's accomplishments, advocate for its needs, and represent its interests across the organization
- Lead planning and execution across multiple initiatives, balancing near-term delivery with long-term technical investments
- Promote the thoughtful adoption of AI technologies and AI-assisted development practices to improve customer experiences and engineering productivity
- Support operational excellence by helping the team effectively manage production issues, reliability, and customer-impacting incidents
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years of software engineering experience, including experience building and operating cloud-native applications
- 3+ years of engineering leadership experience leading software development teams
- Strong understanding of modern software development practices and the software development lifecycle
- Experience leading teams responsible for customer-facing web applications and cloud services
- Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction while enabling teams to execute effectively
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience working successfully with distributed and hybrid teams
- Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and drive results
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building SaaS products on public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong background in modern web development using technologies such as React, Node.js, TypeScript, or similar frameworks
- Experience building or integrating AI-powered capabilities, including generative AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, or AI-assisted development tools
- Experience using data, experimentation, and customer insights to inform product and engineering decisions
- Knowledge of distributed systems, microservices architectures, and event-driven platforms
- Experience managing customer incidents and driving operational excellence
- Familiarity with construction, preconstruction, or AEC industry workflows
- Experience leading teams through growth, transformation, or modernization initiatives
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 $148,000 and $264,990. 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
Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?
Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Software Development Manager
Document your technical leadership credentials early
USCIS scrutinizes Software Development Manager petitions more than pure individual-contributor roles. Gather performance reviews, org charts showing direct reports, and project scope documentation that prove your degree directly supports managerial and technical decision-making responsibilities.
Check employer LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by Software Development Manager job codes to see which companies have certified LCAs for this exact role. That filing history tells you which employers already understand the H-1B process for managers, not just engineers.
Target cap-exempt employers to bypass the lottery
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Software Development Manager roles at these organizations face the same specialty-occupation standard but none of the April registration risk.
Verify your wage level before accepting an offer
The DOL prevailing-wage standard for Software Development Managers varies by wage level and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-9041 before negotiating, so you know whether the offered salary clears the Level II or Level III threshold your employer must certify.
Negotiate for premium processing in your offer letter
USCIS offers 15-business-day adjudication through premium processing. For a managerial role where onboarding timelines affect team delivery, get written confirmation that your employer will file with premium processing before you give notice at a current job.
Prepare for a specialty-occupation RFE on management roles
USCIS sometimes issues Requests for Evidence arguing that management positions don't require a specific degree. Counter this upfront with a detailed job duties letter tying every responsibility to your degree field, supported by the O*NET profile for the occupation.
H-1B Visa Software Development Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Development Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. USCIS evaluates the actual duties, not just the job title. Roles that blend technical architecture decisions with people management generally qualify, but your employer's offer letter and job description need to make the degree requirement explicit and defensible.
Which employers actually sponsor H-1B visas for Software Development Manager positions?
Large technology companies, enterprise software firms, financial services companies with in-house engineering, and defense contractors regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Software Development Manager roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for this job code, so you can prioritize companies that have already run the process for this specific position rather than guessing from job postings alone.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a Software Development Manager role at a new employer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA for the Software Development Manager position and certify the prevailing wage for your location and level before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to Software Development Manager jobs?
Your employer must certify with DOL that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for Software Development Manager roles at the applicable wage level in your work location. Wage Level III or IV is typical for experienced managers. You can verify the applicable wage yourself using the OFLC Wage Search under SOC code 11-9041 before finalizing your offer negotiation.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm promoted from Software Engineer to Software Development Manager?
A promotion that materially changes your job duties, title, or wage level typically requires an amended H-1B petition filed with USCIS before or concurrent with the role change. Your employer must file a new LCA reflecting the manager-level prevailing wage for your location. Don't assume the existing petition covers the new position without confirming with your employer's immigration counsel.