Software Engineer
Job Requisition ID #26WD101042Autodesk is looking for a Software Engineer to help develop a new Electron and Chromium-based desktop platform for Autodesk web applications. In this hands-on individual contributor role, you will build and maintain components of the Electron application, work with Chromium configuration and desktop operating-system integrations, troubleshoot application and runtime issues, and contribute to making the platform secure, reliable, and reusable. You will work alongside senior engineers while developing deeper expertise in Electron, Chromium, Node.js, Windows, and desktop platform engineering.
ResponsibilitiesElectron application development - approximately 40%: Develop and maintain features in the Electron main process, preload layer, renderer integration, and supporting Node.js componentsChromium runtime and platform integration - approximately 20%: Work with supported Chromium and Electron configuration, command-line options, and build settings to enable capabilities required by the desktop platformWindows and native integration - approximately 20%: Implement desktop capabilities such as application lifecycle behavior, operating-system integration, hardware and system-information access, application protocols, and other native functionalityReliability, security, and troubleshooting - approximately 20%: Investigate application crashes, runtime problems, memory issues, security concerns, installation problems, and interactions between the web application and desktop environmentImplement well-defined features and technical tasks from design through testing and code reviewDevelop secure communication between web content and privileged desktop functionality using well-defined application interfacesWrite unit and integration tests for the components you develop and contribute to the team's automated quality practicesWork with senior engineers to apply Electron security best practices, including process isolation, restricted native APIs, secure inter-process communication, and controlled navigationContribute to integrations with identity, crash reporting, telemetry, software distribution, and other desktop platform services. Help evaluate and adopt new Electron and Chromium versions and resolve compatibility issues when they ariseUse profiling, logging, Chromium developer tools, and operating-system diagnostic tools to investigate technical problemsParticipate in design discussions, code reviews, sprint planning, technical investigations, and team retrospectivesWork collaboratively with quality, build/release, product, and other engineering teams to deliver production-ready functionalityDocument technical implementations and lessons learned so knowledge can be shared across the teamMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience1+ years of professional software engineering experienceExperience developing software using JavaScript or TypeScriptFamiliarity with Node.js and modern web application technologiesUnderstanding of software engineering fundamentals including source control, testing, debugging, and code reviewAbility to troubleshoot typical software problems using logs, debuggers, and development toolsAbility to learn unfamiliar technologies and apply guidance from more experienced engineersStrong collaboration and communication skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with Electron or another desktop application frameworkFamiliarity with Chromium architecture, configuration, or developer toolingExperience developing Windows desktop softwareExperience with native Node.js modules or interoperability between JavaScript and native operating-system APIsFamiliarity with C++ or another systems programming languageExperience with Windows APIs, processes, registry, application lifecycle, or desktop security conceptsFamiliarity with desktop application packaging, installers, and code signingExperience diagnosing performance, memory, or application-startup problemsFamiliarity with continuous integration and automated software deliveryThe Ideal CandidateYou are curious about how software works below the web application layer and want to develop deeper expertise in desktop and runtime engineering.
You enjoy debugging problems, learning new systems, and understanding how technologies such as Electron, Chromium, Node.js, and Windows interact. You can independently complete well-defined engineering tasks, ask for help when a problem moves beyond your experience, and use feedback from senior engineers to improve your solutions.
You value clean code, automated testing, secure engineering practices, and collaborative problem solving.
We are building a new desktop platform that enables Autodesk's web-based products to deliver richer, higher-performance experiences on Windows. Forma is the first product adopting the platform, with the longer-term goal of creating reusable desktop capabilities for additional Autodesk products.
You will join a new cross-functional platform team working across Electron, Chromium, Windows desktop integration, software delivery, security, and enterprise deployment. You will collaborate with experienced engineers in Sheffield and with engineering teams across Autodesk.
This is a hybrid working position based out of Autodesk's Sheffield office.
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SummaryLocation: Sheffield, GBPType: Full time