Senior Frontend Software Engineer - Autodesk Platform Services (APS) Viewer
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Senior Frontend Software Engineer with deep expertise in Autodesk Platform Services (APS) Viewer and/or web graphics technologies to help develop advanced, browser-based CAD and BIM visualization tools. In this role, you will own the frontend customization and extension of the APS Viewer, building professional-grade workflows on top of complex design and construction data rendered directly in the browser.
You will focus on extending, optimizing, and integrating visualization capabilities to support domain-specific CAD and BIM use cases while ensuring high performance, usability, scalability, and maintainability.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead frontend development efforts centered around Autodesk Platform Services (APS) Viewer.
- Design, develop, and maintain custom APS Viewer extensions supporting CAD and BIM workflows.
- Build advanced visualization capabilities, including model selection, isolation, sectioning, measurement, markup, model comparison, and related user interactions.
- Customize rendering behavior, interaction patterns, and user interface overlays using WebGL, SVG, JavaScript, and related technologies.
- Develop and extend three.js-based visualization capabilities within and around the APS Viewer ecosystem.
- Integrate viewer-based experiences with backend services supporting model data, metadata, and business workflows.
- Collaborate closely with Product Management, UX Design, and backend engineering teams to design intuitive, high-quality user experiences.
- Optimize rendering performance, responsiveness, and usability for large-scale models and complex datasets.
- Troubleshoot and resolve visualization, rendering, and interaction-related issues across supported browsers and environments.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to frontend development best practices, code quality standards, and technical design reviews.
- Contribute to architectural discussions related to frontend visualization, graphics rendering, and user experience design.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Significant hands-on experience developing web-based graphics applications using technologies such as WebGL, SVG, and three.js.
- Strong expertise in JavaScript and modern frontend development practices.
- Solid understanding of browser-based rendering concepts and graphics programming fundamentals.
- Experience building complex, graphics-intensive web applications.
- Demonstrated ability to optimize performance, scalability, and usability for large datasets and visualization workloads.
- Experience integrating frontend applications with backend APIs and services.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Significant hands-on experience with Autodesk Platform Services (APS) Viewer, including development of custom Viewer extensions.
- Experience with three.js or similar WebGL frameworks.
- Experience with GLSL, shaders, or advanced rendering techniques.
- Proficiency with modern frontend frameworks and tooling, including React or similar technologies.
- Experience integrating APS services beyond the Viewer, including Model Derivative and Data Management APIs.
- Experience supporting cloud-based or SaaS software platforms.
- Experience mentoring engineers and contributing technical leadership within engineering teams.
TRAVEL
- Up to 10% travel for team collaboration, customer engagements, workshops, conferences, and business needs.
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience working with BIM-specific workflows and AEC-focused visualization solutions.
- Strong foundation in 3D mathematics, geometry, and spatial reasoning.
- Experience implementing custom picking, hit testing, overlays, or advanced interaction models within visualization environments.
- Familiarity with browser-based performance profiling, GPU debugging, and rendering optimization techniques.
- Background in architecture, engineering, construction, or related design software industries.
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