Developer Relations Manager

Position Overview 

Autodesk is seeking to hire a passionate Developer Relations Manager to join our global team in Dublin, Ireland, or Barcelona, Spain. As a member of a high-impact team, you will play an important role in energizing the Autodesk developer community, working with third-party application developers, and influencing the Autodesk engineering teams on API requirements to make the community and Autodesk succeed. 

This is a remote or hybrid role with 5-20% travel required as needed.

The Opportunity 

Autodesk is seeking a talented and motivated Developer Relations Manager to join our team. We are working closely with the engineering team to develop the core software building blocks on which current and future Autodesk products are being built. We are seeking an individual who is enthusiastic about learning new technologies and promoting them to Autodesk partners. You can face new technologies and challenges while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with some very passionate and talented people. If you’re an innovative and fun team player who strives to learn and improve, you’ll fit right in.  

You will help Autodesk partners envision and create a better world by contributing to the development of the next generation of design products and services, connected to the cloud and accessible from a desktop and directly within a browser. We are a global team, and you will collaborate with various people and teams from around the world. Take an active role in writing code samples, working on proof of concept using rapid prototyping principles, and presenting technology at various events.

Produce high-quality, readable code, cover it with tests, and participate in code reviews to ensure its quality. Continuously learn and improve your coding and design skills. 

Responsibilities  

• Lead, manage and mentor a global team of talented developers
• Engage in technical and architectural discussions and decision-making
• Attract, hire, and continuously grow top software development talent
• Build and foster a high-performance culture
• Manage and answer API Support tickets with questions from our Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) members
• Perform code reviews and technology evaluations
• Be responsible for the overall planning, execution, and success of technical projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and build toward a cohesive technical strategy.
• Estimate effort and schedule for projects, adhering to quality standards and continuously adapting to changes in requirements. 
• Use knowledge of Autodesk product APIs to assist partners with their business objectives of providing value-added software for their customers. Assist with their software design by providing them with technical information on Autodesk APIs and technologies.  
• Collaborate with technical marketing activities, including presentations and event participation. 
• Work with internal product development engineering teams worldwide to resolve customer and developer issues. Act as a liaison between engineering and the developer community by helping to evaluate and influence new API releases to meet the community's needs. 
• Work on state-of-the-art technology to bring 3D content creation applications to the cloud. 
• Work as an integral member of a high-performance team, making a significant individual contribution. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• BS in Computer Science or a related technical field 
• Experience with .NET web application development.
• Experience in an OOP environment 
• A constant desire to improve, learn more and take things to the next level. 
• Ability to operate effectively and independently in a dynamic, fluid environment. 
• Detail-oriented and passionate about building software and technology. 
• Fluent in English. Written and verbal English skills are essential. 
• Ability to be patient and communicate across cultures. 
• Enjoy interacting with people, including one-on-one conversations and presenting to audiences at conferences. 

Bonus points 

• Experience with Git or equivalent revision control systems. 
• Knowledge of cloud development-related technology, such as Node.js, npm, Visual Studio, and NuGet 
• Basic experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js 
• Knowledge and/or experience with AI development.
• Theoretical knowledge of reactive and functional programming 
• A background in computer graphics with both theoretical and practical expertise.
• Comfortable and effective working in new areas that require experimentation and rapid problem-solving 
• Hands-on experience with security best practices 
• Practical experience with testing of user interfaces 

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