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Position Overview
Autodesk is looking for a Software Engineer to join our team focused on shaping the future of Fusion Factory solutions. We are looking for a person who is enthusiastic about delivering innovative solutions aimed at providing a Device Independent experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of software development for desktop and web applications.
FlexSim is a discrete event manufacturing simulation software developed by FlexSim Software Products, Inc. FlexSim is 3D simulation software that models, simulates, predicts, and visualizes business systems in a variety of industries: manufacturing, material handling, healthcare, warehousing, mining, logistics, and more. It uses an OpenGL environment to realize real-time 3D rendering and it is declared to be the only simulation software that incorporates a C++ IDE and compiler in the graphic modelling environment.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance native software components using modern C++
Contribute to the core FlexSim simulation engine, modeling frameworks, and platform architecture
Develop scalable, maintainable, and efficient software using object-oriented design principles and modern C++ best practices
Build and enhance simulation, visualization, interoperability, and manufacturing-focused capabilities
Design and implement robust APIs, SDKs, extensibility frameworks, and system integrations
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving performance, memory management, threading, and system behavior
Analyze and optimize CPU utilization, memory consumption, scalability, and application responsiveness
Participate in architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and code reviews
Collaborate with Product Management, UX, QA, and globally distributed engineering teams to deliver customer-focused solutions
Contribute to automated testing, release engineering, CI/CD, and software quality initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
3+ years of industry experience building and delivering robust, performant, and maintainable commercial applications
Strong professional experience developing software in C++
Deep understanding of native application development and systems-level software engineering
Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
Experience with modern C++ standards (C++14/17/20)
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using native development tools and techniques
Experience working with multi-threaded, event-driven, and performance-critical applications
Familiarity with software architecture, design patterns, and large-scale codebases
Ability to analyze and solve complex technical challenges with a strong focus on quality and maintainability
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing commercial desktop applications or engineering software products
Familiarity with CAD, simulation, manufacturing, digital twins, or visualization technologies
Experience with SDK development, APIs, plugins, and extensibility frameworks
Knowledge of graphics, geometry, rendering, or 3D application development
Experience with databases, cloud-connected services, and distributed systems
Exposure to DevOps, automated testing, and modern software delivery practices
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