Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. is an American company that develops software for design, engineering, and digital content creation. The company was founded in 1982 by co-founders John Walker and Dan Drake. Its headquarters is located at One Market Plaza in San Francisco, California. The portfolio includes products such as AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360, and Maya, used across architecture, construction, manufacturing, and the media industry. Software is delivered primarily through a subscription model and as cloud services. The company shares are listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol ADSK and are components of the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 indices. In the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, revenue was approximately US$7.21 billion and the company employed around 14,300 people. Autodesk also develops artificial intelligence capabilities, including generative design within its applications.