Software Engineer C++

Salary: £65,000 - 105,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require a bachelors or masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• We require 2 to 4 years of professional software development experience.
• We require proficiency using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude as part of daily development, with disciplined review and validation of generated code.
• We require strong object-oriented programming skills in C++, including modern C++ practices and proficiency with the C++ Standard Library (STL).
• We require solid software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and design patterns.
• We require strong programming, debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• We require working knowledge of CAD/CAM concepts, computational geometry, or geometric modelling, or equivalent experience building geometry-heavy or mathematically intensive software.
• We require experience with source control and project management tools such as Git and Jira.
• We require excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• We prefer experience developing CAD and/or CAM desktop applications.
• We prefer hands-on experience with computational geometry, geometric modelling, or computer graphics.
• We prefer cross-platform application development experience across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• We prefer experience designing and developing APIs and SDKs.
• We prefer familiarity with Qt, CMake, and Python.

Responsibilities:

• We use AI-assisted tools for planning, implementation, refactoring, debugging, test generation, and documentation, always validating output for correctness, security, performance, and maintainability.
• We apply AI effectively in troubleshooting and code review, knowing when AI accelerates work and when deeper manual analysis is required.
• We share effective AI-assisted workflows with teammates and help raise team standards for responsible use.
• We design and implement scalable, maintainable features using object-oriented C++ with clear abstractions, encapsulation, inheritance, and sound use of design patterns.
• We write, test, review, and maintain high-quality code across the full software development lifecycle.
• We take ownership of features or components from design and implementation through deployment and support.
• We troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects, performance bottlenecks, and production issues.
• We create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and implementation details.
• We develop and optimise production-grade capabilities across CAD, including parametric modelling, geometry, and design workflows.
• We apply computational geometry and geometric modelling principles to robust, performance-sensitive desktop software.
• We collaborate with Product Management, Experience Design, and Quality Assurance to deliver customer-facing Fusion capabilities.
• We work effectively within distributed global teams and participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, estimation, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• We expand technical breadth across adjacent domains and technologies while deepening expertise in core team areas.
• We contribute to a culture of collaboration, code quality, and continuous learning.

Technologies:

• 3D
• AI
• Cloud
• Copilot
• Cursor
• Git
• GitHub
• Support
• JIRA
• Linux
• macOS
• Python
• Qt
• Security
• Windows
• C++

More:

We are Autodesk, a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. We help people imagine, design, and make a better world by enabling innovators to turn ideas into reality. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Birmingham-based scrum team within the Fusion organisation in our Design and Manufacturing Organisation, part of the Product Design and Manufacturing Solutions division. This is a full-time, hybrid role in Birmingham, and you will help build Autodesk Fusion, a CAD/CAM desktop application, as we drive our multi-year journey to transform design-to-manufacture workflows with cloud-based technology. We offer a competitive compensation package that may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. We also foster a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive, and this role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.

last updated 35 week of 2026