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Senior Software Developer (C++)

  • Vancouver, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 1, 2026
  • 1 position

$107,000–$157,300 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

Design and build advanced functionalities for AutoCAD on the macOS platform to enhance user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies and improve application performance.

Job details

Job Requisition ID # 26WD100028 Position Overview At Autodesk, we are obsessed with building tools for people who imagine, design, and make a better world for the 10 billion people living on our planet. Our clients make the tallest buildings in the world, innovate on new green, affordable housing for low income communities, put rockets into space, invent solutions for bringing fresh water to famine affected countries, 3d print cheap prosthetic limbs for the needy in 3rd world countries, design and make the products in your home and in your pocket, and bring stories and experiences to life that leap off the screen and inspire the world. Helping those teams do what they do better, faster and with less negative impact on the world is the mission that pulls us all out of bed every morning. Our focus on the AutoCAD product development team is to continue the success of the world’s leading CAD family of applications and deliver value to a new generation of customers, on whatever platforms they choose. Our efforts to bring AutoCAD to new platforms has been publicly recognized by some of the biggest tech companies in the world (e.g. Apple, Google, Microsoft) in their various keynote events and helps set the industry standard for how cross platform development is done. The person we are seeking for is a passionate and experienced software engineer who can work with us to combine the cutting-edge techniques and bring the AutoCAD user experience to next level on macOS. We expect the candidate to have deep knowledge of Mac platform, be mindful of the impact to AutoCAD Mac customers when developing the product and can work with cross functional and platform teams to deliver high quality product on schedule. Responsibilities * Work as an integral member of a high-performance team making important individual contributions * Estimate schedules for projects undertaken and complete them on time, adhering to pre-determined specification and quality standards * Design and build advanced functionalities on macOS platform * Collaborate with cross-functional team to imagine, design and create new functionalities * Improving application performance * Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency * Unit-test code for robustness Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor in Computer Engineering with 5+ years working experience or equivalent MS with 3+ years working experience * Strong programming skills with C++, OOA and OOD skills * Strong programming skills with Swift/Objective-C on macOS/iOS platform, familiar with XCode and Cocoa frameworks * Comprehensive technical knowledge in software development methodologies, design and implementation * Good analytical and design skills at product level * Good communications and interpersonal skills * Motivated, self-starter, creative thinker, ability to work alone or as part of a team * Knowledge of Web technology is a plus * Graphic background and Metal knowledge is a plus * Being familiar with ObjectARX/LISP is a plus Learn More About Autodesk Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world. When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us! Salary transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $107,000 and $157,300. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging [https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging] In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification. Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).

What you’ll do

Design and build advanced functionalities for AutoCAD on the macOS platform to enhance user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies and improve application performance.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering with 5+ years of experience or a Master's with 3+ years. Must have strong programming skills in C++, Swift, and Objective-C specifically for macOS/iOS platforms.

Benefits

• Annual Cash Bonuses • Commissions • Stock Grants • Comprehensive Benefits Package

Listed skills

  • Swift · Preferred
  • Communication Skills · Preferred
  • C++ · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • C++
  • Swift
  • Objective-C
  • macOS
  • iOS
  • XCode
  • Cocoa Frameworks
  • OOA
  • OOD
  • Software Development Methodologies
  • Metal
  • ObjectARX
  • LISP
  • Web Technology
  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Self-Starter
  • Autodesk
  • Prosthetic Devices
  • Platform Design And Development
  • Apple Cocoa
  • AutoCAD
  • Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
  • Lisp (Programming Language)
  • Apple IOS
  • Mac OS
  • Apple Xcode
  • Application Performance Management
  • Unit Testing
  • C++ (Programming Language)
  • Communication
  • Computer Engineering
  • Sales
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • New Product Development
  • Objective-C (Programming Language)
  • Object-Oriented Analysis And Design
  • Object-Oriented Design
  • Software Engineering
  • Swift (Programming Language)

Job areas

  • Software
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Software Developer
  • Software Developer / Engineer
  • Software Developers

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