Job Requisition ID #25WD90555
Location: Birmingham, UK
Employment Type: Full-time Graduate Programme
Start Date: 6th September 2026
Position Overview
At Autodesk, we’re reimagining what’s possible. As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, Autodesk helps people anywhere imagine, design, and create a better world. We’re transforming our products by moving to the cloud, opening exciting opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and impact.
We offer an inclusive, supportive environment where early‑career talent can grow, be creative, and make real impact. Autodesk has been recognized by Fortune, Forbes, and Glassdoor as a top place to work.
Autodesk is seeking motivated and ambitious Graduate Software Engineers to join our engineering team in Birmingham. This role is designed for recent graduates passionate about software development and eager to build a career creating innovative technology solutions.
As part of a 12‑month rotational graduate programme, you will work across multiple Agile Scrum teams within the Fusion 360 engineering organisation, contributing to the development of complex engineering software used by customers worldwide. You will gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of technologies, products, and development practices.
You will work alongside experienced software engineers and receive training, structured support and mentoring to develop your technical and professional skills. As your experience grows, you will take increasing ownership of designing and implementing high‑quality software solutions.
As a Graduate Software Engineer on the Fusion team, you’ll tackle real engineering challenges—coding algorithms in C++, building web features in TypeScript, or exploring AI‑driven tools—while gaining mentorship, guidance, and the autonomy to make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to projects across the full software development lifecycle following onboarding and training.
- Develop clean, reliable, and maintainable code using a range of programming languages and technologies.
- Work within Agile Scrum teams to deliver software features and improvements.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to engineering standards.
- Develop and maintain unit tests.
- Use source control and continuous integration tools, including GitHub and Jenkins.
- Collaborate with engineers, testers, and product teams to solve technical challenges.
- Contribute to the development of desktop, web, and engineering software applications.
Technologies and Tools
- C++
- Python
- TypeScript / React
- GitHub
- Jenkins
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Predicted or achieved 2:1 or First‑Class degree.
- Minimum 120 UCAS points.
- Strong interest in software engineering and technology.
- Good problem‑solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Desirable
- Programming experience using one or more languages such as C, C++, Java, C#, or Python.
- Solid maths foundations.
- Familiarity with software development concepts and practices.
- Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
What We Offer
- Structured graduate development programme with rotational placements.
- Mentoring and support from experienced engineers.
- Exposure to a variety of technologies and engineering disciplines.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Company share scheme.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Private medical cover.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Annual incentive scheme.
Salary Transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographical location. In addition to base salaries, the compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
