Engineering Manager

About the Role 

We are seeking a Engineering Manager to join our Management teams in Novi Sad. This role involves guiding and managing the buildout of our state-of-the-art AI-powered VFX platform, Autodesk Flow Studio (formerly Wonder Studio). 

As the Engineering Manager, you will work closely with leadership and collaborate with our Application and Machine Learning Engineering teams. You will also engage with designers, executives, and other internal stakeholders to deliver new software products/features and help productize research generated by our research teams. If you are passionate about leading teams, driving AI innovation, and solving complex technical challenges, we’d love to hear from you. 

Responsibilities 

• Understand the relationship between scope, deadlines, and dependencies. 

• Assist the Product Owner in managing the Product Backlog. 

• Support the development team(s) by obtaining necessary information from all related sources. 

• Lead, train, and coach team members in Scrum principles, self-management, and cross-functionality. 

• Help the team focus on creating high-value increments that meet the Definition of Done. 

• Remove impediments to the team’s progress and barriers between stakeholders and teams. 

• Recognize, manage, and prioritize cross-team dependencies. 

• Ensure that all Scrum events take place in a productive and timeboxed manner. 

• Implement and practice efficient risk management. 

• Propose process improvements and facilitate their implementation. 

• Capture lessons learned and drive continual improvement. 

Qualifications 

• 3+ years of experience as a Product, Project, and/or Quality Manager for high-end AI and/or Software products. 

• Exemplary interpersonal, communication, and project management skills. 

• Proven ability to provide a consistent and well-communicated project plan to stakeholders and within the engineering organization. 

• Extensive experience in an Agile, iterative development environment utilizing project tracking tools such as Notion or Jira. 

• Ability to recognize when to escalate and ask for help. 

• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices. 

• Quick, outside-the-box thinking. 

• Technical or design background is preferred, but not required. 

• BS degree. 

Why Should You Consider Joining Us? 

At the intersection of film and technology, this job offers a unique experience, exposing you to diverse fields spanning from film production and visual effects to AI, machine learning, and computer vision. Operating in state-of-the-art territory means there will always be something new to learn.  

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 – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers. 

 
When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us! 

Salary transparency 
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. 

 
Diversity & Belonging 
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging