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Position Overview
Autodesk is seeking a skilled and pragmatic Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) to join our Platform Services and Emerging Technologies team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of database administration and site reliability engineering, with a strong focus on MySQL and PostgreSQL operational excellence.
You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, scalability, and security of our cloud-based database infrastructure, while also contributing to broader SRE practices such as observability, automation, and deployment. You will support critical systems that power Autodesk’s platform services across AWS and Azure.
Responsibilities
Own and operate MySQL and PostgreSQL databases (both self-managed and cloud-managed), including schema design, query tuning, replication, backups, upgrades, and failover strategies
Monitor and optimize database performance, availability, and capacity
Automate database and infrastructure operations using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or custom scripts
Participate in on-call rotations and lead incident response related to database and platform issues
Implement security best practices, including encryption, access controls, and audit logging
Collaborate with developers and platform engineers to support data-heavy applications and ensure reliable deployments
Contribute to reliability engineering efforts across CI/CD, monitoring, and infrastructure as code
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Experience managing MySQL and/or PostgreSQL in production environments
Hands-on experience with AWS RDS, Aurora, or Azure Database for MySQL/PostgreSQL
Deep knowledge of replication, backup/restore strategies, and disaster recovery planning
Strong SQL optimization and performance tuning skills
Familiarity with site reliability engineering principles including SLIs, SLOs, and automation
Proficient in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell to enhance observability capabilities and automate operational tasks
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or other IaC tools
Familiarity with container orchestration (e.g., ECS, EKS, AKS)
Experience with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, or ELK Stack
Exposure to CI/CD tooling and practices
Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty or SRE training
The Ideal Candidate
Brings deep expertise in managing and optimizing databases and understands the operational needs of modern platforms
Thrives in cross-functional collaboration and enjoys balancing data reliability with platform scalability
Enjoys automating infrastructure and solving reliability challenges across systems
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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 – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Benefits
From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
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