60 Software Developer jobs in Abu Dhabi

ob Summary

We are looking for an experienced Software Developer / Engineering Automation Developer with strong hands-on experience in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Esri ArcGIS.

The ideal candidate will develop plugins, automation tools, engineering applications, and AI-assisted workflows that connect BIM, CAD, GIS, databases, and enterprise systems.

This role is suitable for a developer who understands both software development and engineering/design workflows and can automate repetitive engineering activities, analyze drawings and models, and exchange data between Revit, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and other platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop custom Revit plugins and add-ins using the Revit API.
• Develop AutoCAD plugins, commands, and automation tools.
• Build applications and integrations using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS APIs/SDKs.
• Create workflows connecting Revit ↔ AutoCAD ↔ ArcGIS.
• Extract, analyze, modify, and validate BIM/CAD/GIS data programmatically.
• Automate engineering drawing and model generation.
• Develop tools for automatic placement of engineering assets based on predefined rules.
• Build coordinate transformation and georeferencing workflows between CAD, BIM, and GIS environments.
• Work with layers, blocks, families, geometry, polylines, networks, routes, assets, and spatial databases.
• Develop intelligent routing and spatial-analysis functions.
• Integrate engineering applications with databases, REST APIs, and web applications.
• Create desktop or web interfaces for engineering automation tools.
• Develop dashboards for viewing engineering and GIS information.
• Implement automated drawing/model validation against engineering standards.
• Support AI-assisted engineering workflows using computer vision, LLMs, or rule-based engines where applicable.
• Generate automated reports, quantities, BOQs, asset registers, and engineering documentation.
• Work closely with engineers, BIM specialists, GIS specialists, and project managers.

Required Technical SkillsAutodesk Revit

• Revit API
• Revit Add-in Development
• Revit Families
• BIM data extraction and manipulation
• Geometry processing
• Parameters and shared parameters
• Views, sheets, schedules, and annotations
• Model validation and automation

AutoCAD

• AutoCAD .NET API
• AutoCAD plugin development
• AutoLISP knowledge is an advantage
• Blocks and dynamic blocks
• Layers
• Polylines
• Xrefs
• Drawing generation
• Geometry and coordinate processing
• Automated engineering calculations

Esri ArcGIS

• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Enterprise
• ArcGIS Online
• ArcGIS Pro SDK for .NET
• ArcPy / Python
• ArcGIS REST API
• Feature Services
• Geodatabases
• Spatial analysis
• Network analysis
• Coordinate systems and transformations
• Web maps and GIS dashboards

Programming Skills

Strong experience with:

• C# / .NET
• Python
• REST APIs
• JSON / XML
• SQL

Experience with the following is highly desirable:

• JavaScript / TypeScript
• React
• Node.js
• PostgreSQL / PostGIS
• SQL Server
• Git
• Docker

BIM / CAD / GIS Integration Experience

The candidate should understand how to build workflows such as:

ArcGIS → AutoCAD

GIS assets, roads, coordinates, and infrastructure data automatically converted into CAD drawings.

AutoCAD → ArcGIS

CAD objects, blocks, poles, cameras, cables, and other assets converted into GIS features with geographic coordinates.

Revit → ArcGIS

BIM models and asset information integrated into enterprise GIS and digital-twin environments.

GIS → Revit

GIS information used to support BIM positioning, infrastructure planning, asset placement, and design.

Preferred AI & Automation Experience

Experience in any of the following would be a major advantage:

• AI-assisted engineering design
• Computer Vision
• LLM integration
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Automated drawing analysis
• PDF/CAD drawing interpretation
• Engineering rule engines
• Automated compliance checking
• Digital Twin applications
• Object detection
• Image-based inspection
• Natural-language engineering assistants

Example Projects

The developer may work on applications such as:

• AI-assisted CCTV design and camera placement
• Automatic CCTV FOV and blind-spot analysis
• Automatic DORI calculations
• Cable-routing optimization
• Automatic pole and equipment placement
• Street infrastructure design
• Smart-city asset management
• Road asset inventory systems
• GIS-based infrastructure planning
• Automatic BOQ generation
• BIM/GIS Digital Twins
• AI drawing-compliance checking
• Automatic CAD drawing generation
• Revit engineering automation
• Asset inspection and condition monitoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, GIS, BIM, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven professional experience developing applications for Revit, AutoCAD, or ArcGIS.
• Strong understanding of CAD/BIM/GIS engineering workflows.
• Ability to independently design and develop plugins and automation applications.
• Good understanding of software architecture and API integration.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are especially interested in candidates who combine:

Software Development + Engineering Knowledge + BIM + CAD + GIS + AI Automation

The ideal candidate should be capable of taking an engineering workflow that is currently performed manually and transforming it into an automated or AI-assisted software solution.

Work Location: In person