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)
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Design and develop custom plugins for Autodesk Revit using:
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Extend Revit capabilities to support advanced workflows and automation
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Ensure plugins are robust, performant, and user-friendly
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Debug and resolve complex issues within the Revit environment
Desktop UI Development
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Build intuitive and responsive UI using:
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WPF / WinForms (preferred: WPF)
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MVVM design pattern
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Design usable and efficient interfaces for engineering/design users
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Ensure high standards of usability, accessibility, and performance
Backend Integration & Systems
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Integrate plugins with backend systems and services
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Work with:
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Postgres and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
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Apache Kafka for event-driven workflows
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Enable data synchronization, processing, and automation pipelines
System Design & Architecture
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Contribute to design and architecture discussions
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Design solutions that are:
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Scalable and extensible
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Maintainable and modular
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Evaluate trade-offs and recommend best-fit technical solutions
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Understand how plugins integrate into larger enterprise systems and workflows
Quality & Testing
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Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
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Implement:
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Unit tests
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Integration tests (where applicable)
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Ensure solutions handle edge cases, errors, and performance considerations
Collaboration & Mentorship
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Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers
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Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
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Mentor junior engineers and share best practices
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Contribute to improving team processes and engineering standards
What You Bring
Must-Have Skills & Experience
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4 year degree or equivalent experience
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5+ years of software development experience
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Strong experience in:
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C# / .NET development
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Building desktop applications (WPF/WinForms)
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Experience developing Revit plugins using Revit API
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Strong understanding of:
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UI patterns (MVVM preferred)
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Application performance and debugging
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Experience with:
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Postgres, NoSQL databases
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Apache Kafka or event-driven systems
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Solid understanding of system design fundamentals
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Exposure to Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Nice to Have
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Experience with Autodesk ecosystem (AutoCAD, BIM workflows)
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Experience integrating desktop apps with microservices architectures
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for desktop applications
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Exposure to AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot
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Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
What Makes You a Great Fit
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You are a strong hands-on engineer who can independently deliver features
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You enjoy building tools and applications that improve user workflows
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You write clean, maintainable, and testable code
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You are comfortable working across UI, backend integrations, and system design
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You collaborate effectively and contribute to a team-first culture
