Subject Matter Expert, Construction

Role overview

Subject Matter Expert, Construction at Autodesk

In partnership with Autodesk R&D, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) bring deep construction domain expertise and hands-on product knowledge to support product development, accelerate customer adoption, and validate new capabilities including AI-driven innovations.

This role ensures that the voice of the customer is consistently reflected in the product roadmap.

The team complements Product Management by serving as outward-facing advocates who help shape, communicate, and validate product direction across the construction ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Product Engagement
• Advise Product Management, Engineering, and Design teams on new initiatives to ensure alignment with customer workflows, industry standards, and real-world jobsite needs
• Contribute to business planning and strategic initiatives
• Provide structured feedback during alpha and beta testing cycles
• Participate in early testing and validation of new features and products
• Influence roadmap development through field insights, competitive analysis, and industry trends
• Test and validate AI use cases, ensuring accuracy, relevance, bias mitigation, safety, and industry applicability
• Customer Engagement & Feedback
• Act as a product ambassador at industry events, partner engagements, and internal training sessions
• Support Sales through product roadmap presentations during customer briefings
• Assist in the facilitation of Product Advisory Groups, including agenda development, follow-up actions, and synthesis of insights
• Capture customer feedback, pain points, and emerging trends, and communicate insights to Product Management in a structured and actionable format
• Marketing & Content Collaboration
• Partner with Marketing to support product webinars and thought leadership initiatives
• Contribute to social media and community engagement efforts (LinkedIn, Big Room, blog posts, Idea Station)
• Review and validate industry-facing content to ensure technical accuracy and credibility

Required qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction industry experience with a strong focus on project management and operations, with experience translating real-world delivery and operational challenges into product and process improvements
• Experience supporting both self-perform and contracted work
• International experience in EMEA and APAC is a plus
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Results-driven with a proven track record of successful project outcomes
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with strong interpersonal and soft skills
• Willingness to travel monthly
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Employment details

• 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, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.
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• In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification
• This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.
• Location: Bengaluru [IND] [India]

About the employer

• 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?
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Additional role details

• Job Requisition ID #
• 26WD101519