Principal Engineer in Bucuresti

As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, Autodesk helps people imagine, design, and create a better world. Autodesk accelerates better design through an unparalleled depth of experience and a broad portfolio of software to give customers the power to solve their design, business, and environmental challenges. In addition to designers, architects, engineers, and media and entertainment professionals, Autodesk helps students, educators, and casual creators unlock their creative ideas through user-friendly applications. Revit’s engineering team brings intelligence and efficiency to the building design and development process by solving hard software problems. As a software engineer, you will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team that is responsible for the entire software development process from analyzing market needs through the delivery of working software. Autodesk Revit is a complex product and we are looking for somebody who is as enthusiastic about re-factoring, optimizing, and enhancing existing code and algorithms as they are about designing and developing new code. Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with a cross-functional agile team that is responsible for the entire software development process from analyzing market needs through the delivery of working software Develop new state of the art functionality that pushes the envelope for Building Information Modeling (BIM) around the world. Re-factor, optimize, and enhance existing code and algorithms. Minimum Qualifications: Degree in computer science or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred) C++ experience, including good memory management practices Working knowledge of C# Strong knowledge of good software architecture practices including design patterns and object-oriented programming practices Great communication skills that enable effective communication with both technical and domain experts Demonstrated ability to proactively and creatively evaluate and address issues related to systems stability, scalability, and extensibility Experience working in a very large code base, including enhancing and resolving issues in pre-existing code Good spatial reasoning skills with a working knowledge of basic linear algebra such as transforms Understanding of algorithmic complexity and how it impacts system performance – experience using performance analysis tools is a plus. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team – experience with agile processes is a plus Preferred Qualifications: Experience with BIM, CAD, or modeling software and / or working with the APIs for such products Experience with graphics or visualization algorithms Experience with building-related industries such as architecture or structural engineering Knowledge of user-interface development based on MFC and/or WPF