Senior Engineer (Level 5) – Revit Plugin Development (C# / Desktop UI)

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to design and build custom plugins for Autodesk Revit, enhancing and extending functionality for complex engineering and design workflows.

This role is ideal for a strong hands-on engineer with expertise in C# and desktop application development, who can build rich UI experiences and contribute to scalable backend integrations using modern distributed systems.

What You’ll Do

Plugin Development (Core Responsibility)

• Design and develop custom plugins for Autodesk Revit using: 
  • C# / .NET
  • Revit API
• Extend Revit capabilities to support advanced workflows and automation
• Ensure plugins are robust, performant, and user-friendly
• Debug and resolve complex issues within the Revit environment

Desktop UI Development

• Build intuitive and responsive UI using: 
  • WPF / WinForms (preferred: WPF)
  • MVVM design pattern 
• Design usable and efficient interfaces for engineering/design users 
• Ensure high standards of usability, accessibility, and performance

Backend Integration & Systems

• Integrate plugins with backend systems and services 
• Work with: 
  • Postgres and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) 
  • Apache Kafka for event-driven workflows 
• Enable data synchronization, processing, and automation pipelines

System Design & Architecture

• Contribute to design and architecture discussions
• Design solutions that are: 
  • Scalable and extensible 
  • Maintainable and modular 
• Evaluate trade-offs and recommend best-fit technical solutions
• Understand how plugins integrate into larger enterprise systems and workflows

Quality & Testing

• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Implement: 
  • Unit tests 
  • Integration tests (where applicable) 
• Ensure solutions handle edge cases, errors, and performance considerations

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers 
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices 
• Contribute to improving team processes and engineering standards

What You Bring

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of software development experience
• Strong experience in: 
  • C# / .NET development
  • Building desktop applications (WPF/WinForms)
• Experience developing Revit plugins using Revit API
• Strong understanding of: 
  • UI patterns (MVVM preferred) 
  • Application performance and debugging 
• Experience with: 
  • Postgres, NoSQL databases
  • Apache Kafka or event-driven systems
• Solid understanding of system design fundamentals
• Exposure to Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Nice to Have

• Experience with Autodesk ecosystem (AutoCAD, BIM workflows)
• Experience integrating desktop apps with microservices architectures
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for desktop applications
• Exposure to AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You are a strong hands-on engineer who can independently deliver features 
• You enjoy building tools and applications that improve user workflows
• You write clean, maintainable, and testable code
• You are comfortable working across UI, backend integrations, and system design
• You collaborate effectively and contribute to a team-first culture