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# Principal Software Developer (Forma Data, File+) at Autodesk Canada Co.

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Compensation · Listed in posting

CA$131,000 – CA$191,400/yr

**Location**
: Vancouver, British Columbia · New Brunswick · +6

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: staff+

**Posted**
: Aug 14, 2026

## Description

Autodesk is hiring a Principal Software Developer for its Forma Data, File+ team in the Autodesk AEC Construction R&D Docs organization. The role leads the full software development lifecycle, contributes to cloud architecture and platform development, implements and operates cloud services, solves complex SaaS integration problems, and mentors other developers. Candidates need at least eight years of software development experience, strong web and cloud development skills, enterprise DevOps and CI/CD experience, distributed database experience, and a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field. The posting lists a Canadian starting base salary of $131,000 to $191,400, with potential bonuses, commissions, stock grants, and benefits.

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