Autodesk

Technology

Founded in 1982 by John Walker and 15 co-founders, Autodesk is a global pioneer in 3D design, engineering, construction (BIM), manufacturing (Fusion 360), and entertainment software (Maya, 3ds Max).

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Quick Facts

Founded: 1982
Founder: John Walker & 15 Co-Founders
Headquarters: San Francisco, California
Public Ticker: NASDAQ: ADSK

About Autodesk

Autodesk was founded in 1982 by John Walker and 15 co-founders in Mill Valley, California. The company revolutionized technical drafting by creating AutoCAD, the first computer-aided design (CAD) software built for personal computers.

Headquartered in San Francisco, Autodesk generates over $5.5 billion in annual revenue. Its software powers architecture, engineering, construction (Revit, BIM 360), manufacturing product design (Fusion 360, Inventor), and media entertainment (Maya, 3ds Max), supporting millions of designers, architects, and engineers globally.

What Autodesk Does

Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC)

AutoCAD, Revit (Building Information Modeling / BIM), and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Product Design & Manufacturing

Autodesk Fusion 360, Inventor, and Vault software for 3D CAD/CAM product development.

Media & Entertainment

Industry-standard 3D animation, visual effects, and game development software Maya and 3ds Max.

Autodesk Platform Services (Forge)

Cloud APIs and developer ecosystem connecting 3D design data across enterprise workflows.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside Autodesk.

3D Graphics & Software Engineering
Generative AI & Machine Learning Research
Cloud Systems & Platform Engineering
Product Management
UX & Industrial Design
Enterprise Software Sales & Development
Financial Management
Human Resources & Talent Management

Autodesk's History

1982
AutoCAD Debut
John Walker and co-founders release AutoCAD at COMDEX, revolutionizing computer drafting.
1985
NASDAQ IPO
Autodesk goes public on NASDAQ under ticker symbol ADSK.
1998
Maya & 3ds Max Leadership
Acquires Alias and Discreet assets, solidifying dominance in Hollywood VFX and 3D gaming.
2013
SaaS Subscription Transition
Pioneers enterprise transition from perpetual CAD licensing to cloud SaaS subscriptions.
2023
Autodesk AI Unveiled
Introduces Autodesk AI capabilities embedded into Revit, Fusion 360, and Maya.

Purpose & Values

“To design and make a better world for all”

Autodesk empowers innovators with 3D design technology to address climate change, build resilient infrastructure, and transform manufacturing.

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