Full Stack Web Developer (Contract Position)

Job Requisition ID #

25WD86865

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Position Overview

Autodesk Research is shaping the future of storytelling and content creation. We are developing next-generation tools to assist creators in bringing their ideas to life. We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Full Stack Web Developer to help develop a system that integrates a number of interaction-focused prototypes. This system will serve as a foundation for continued research and development, allowing extensibility and integration with both current and future explorations. This is a contract position with a minimum duration of six months, and with the possibility of extension.

The ideal candidate will have expertise working with modern web technologies such as React and have experience building both front-end and back-end solutions that support multi-user collaboration. They should be comfortable understanding and integrating existing codebases, designing scalable architectures, and building future-proof systems. As part of a research-focused team, the candidate should thrive in an agile environment, be ready to quickly adapt to changing requirements, and contribute to designing a system that fosters smooth collaboration among users.

Responsibilities

• Develop a functional prototype of an intelligent user interface

• Work with the team to understand high-level goals, directions, and intent of the project

• Design and implement a system architecture that supports extensibility and future development

• Build and maintain the front-end using modern web technologies (e.g., React), ensuring a smooth and user-friendly interface

• Implement back-end systems to support data storage, processing, and integration with the front-end

• Enable asynchronous and parallel real-time collaboration, ensuring smooth, synchronized user experiences across multiple users working simultaneously

• Work in an agile, iterative environment, adapting to changing requirements and frequent updates

• Contribute to the development of documentation, code reviews, and best practices for the team

• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to integration, performance, or functionality

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience will be considered

• 2+ years of experience writing robust code for full stack web development

• Proficiency with modern web technologies and frameworks (React/Next.js, Node.js/Flask, etc.)

• Strong knowledge of front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

• Experience with backend development (e.g., REST APIs, databases, server-side technologies)

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git

• Experience enabling asynchronous and real-time collaboration features, such as concurrent editing or notifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in building extensible and modular systems

• Familiarity with real-time AI-assisted content generation

• Knowledge of data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js) and interactive storytelling

• Knowledge of ComfyUI or other video or image generation workflows

• Familiarity with testing frameworks and tools for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing

• Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure) or DevOps tools

• Knowledge of UI/UX principles and experience building intuitive user interfaces

• Previous experience in media & entertainment, gaming, or creative technology

• Passion for storytelling, world-building, or interactive content creation