Sr. Director, Engineering, AEC Data Model

Job Requisition ID #26WD97368Position OverviewAutodesk is shaping the future of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry by building the operational product data platform that powers the industry’s design, collaboration, and lifecycle workflows. We are seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead the team responsible for the AEC Data Model, the core platform underpinning these capabilities across our product portfolio.Reporting to the VP of AEC Data, as Sr. Director of Engineering within Autodesk’s AEC Data team, you will lead the evolution and engineering delivery of the AEC Data Model, enabling the next generation of product data capabilities for the Autodesk Forma Industry Cloud. This platform is centered on operational product data and systems of record, while also interfacing with analytics and machine learning systems and evolving to support broader data and intelligence use cases. In this role, you’ll work with leaders from Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Autodesk Platform Services, Autodesk Construction Solutions, Generative Design, and Forma Design to unify complex, historically fragmented design data across Autodesk’s ecosystem into a coherent, scalable platform.The successful candidate is an experienced engineering leader with a passion for large-scale systems and building high-performing teams. They combine deep technical expertise, innovative engineering practices, and leadership presence to drive alignment and execution across product, platform, and ecosystem teams.As this role oversees a global organization, you will work across multiple time zones and travel up to 20% for team offsites and internal and customer events.The role can be based in the US, Canada, or the UK with Eastern time zone preferred.ResponsibilitiesLead the engineering execution of the AEC Data Model roadmap, translating product strategy into scalable, high-quality systemsBuild and evolve the engineering organization to deliver predictable execution, high quality, and operational excellenceHire, mentor, and retain the next generation of engineering leadersServe as a senior leader within the AEC Data team, shaping organizational strategy, prioritization, execution, and innovation across the portfolioPartner with product, platform, and ecosystem teams to drive adoption of the AEC Data Model across Autodesk’s product portfolio, influencing architecture and data standards across independent teams and taking ownership of critical cross-product initiativesDefine the long-term evolution of Autodesk’s AEC domain data model and influence broader technical strategy around domain data, interoperability, and platform architectureStay at the forefront of emerging technologies and engineering practices, identifying and driving adoption of innovations that materially improve platform capabilities and developer productivity Minimum Qualifications15+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years leading managers and senior leaders across global teamsDemonstrated ability to adopt and scale AI-driven engineering practices to accelerate delivery and improve developer effectivenessProven track record of owning and delivering large-scale, complex systems or platforms with measurable business impactExperience building and scaling high-performing engineering organizations, including org design and leadership developmentEstablished history of driving operational excellence (quality, reliability, scalability, and execution predictability)Deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms, high-scale transactional environments, and modern software architecture patternsExceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to align product, platform, external, and executive stakeholdersAbility to understand complex business requirements and quickly and iteratively execute against them in a highly matrixed environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience building or leading domain-specific data platforms (e.g., AEC, BIM, GIS, manufacturing, or other complex object models)Experience with schema evolution, versioning, and backward compatibility in long-lived, large-scale systemsUnderstanding of how operational product data interfaces with analytics, AI, and downstream data platformsExperience influencing industry standards, data interoperability frameworks, or open ecosystemsTrack record of driving platform adoption across large, federated organizationsAdvanced degree in computer science, engineering, or related fieldLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome 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