Autodesk employees working as Principal Software Engineer, Development Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 34 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Principal Software Engineer, Development Manager professionals at Autodesk worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer, Development Manager at Autodesk is €264,687 per year or €127 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly €404,572 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between €215,058 (25th percentile) and €332,368 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Autodesk Principal Software Engineer, Development Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.