Senior/Lead Software Engineer - Data/Engine

We’re looking for problem solvers, innovators, and dreamers who are searching for anything but business as usual. Like us, you’re a high performer who’s an expert at your craft, constantly challenging the status quo. You value inclusivity and want to join a culture that empowers you to show up as your authentic self. You know that success hinges on commitment, that our differences make us stronger, and that the finish line is always sweeter when the whole team crosses together. Senior Software Engineer / Lead Engineer Location: Remote - US About the Role: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer or Lead Engineer to join Alteryx. This role will involve leading complex technical projects from inception to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions are implemented. The ideal candidate has strong technical leadership capabilities, hands-on expertise in Go, React and Java, and a passion for solving complex problems in distributed systems and scalable platforms. The role requires a balance of software development and infrastructure knowledge, with a focus on building platforms and tooling that enable both high-performance applications and efficient infrastructure management. You will be expected to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions while collaborating with Product, Archictecture, and Infrastructure teams. Team Overview: The team collaborates across Product, Infrastructure, Security, Compliance, and Operations to ensure high-quality solutions are delivered that meet business needs. The role will involve working on both ongoing initiatives and new projects aimed at improving the Alteryx platform's scalability, reliability, and developer experience. The work spans: ● Secure Networking Solutions: Designing reliable connectivity layers for secure data transfer between external environments and Alteryx’s cloud platform. ● Compute & Resource Management: Enhancing systems that provide high-performance, scalable compute resources through automation and orchestration. ● Infrastructure Automation: Developing solutions for automated provisioning, monitoring, and deployment of resources in multi-cloud environments. ● Developer Enablement & Platform Services: Building tooling and APIs that support internal and external stakeholders in developing and deploying applications effectively. ● Scalable Systems Design: Architecting services that provide reliable and efficient solutions for both internal and external stakeholders. The team’s work is critical to supporting various product lines, enterprise clients, and internal services. While certain initiatives may be high-priority at a given time, this role will involve working across a spectrum of evolving projects and requirements. Responsibilities: ● Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance services and applications using Go, React and Java. ● Collaborate with Product Managers and Architects to define project milestones, outline technical architectures, and ensure alignment with business goals. ● Break down project milestones into actionable tasks, distribute work across the team, and track progress to ensure timely delivery. ● Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, including code reviews, architectural guidance, and knowledge-sharing sessions. ● Collaborate across geographically distributed teams to ensure seamless integration and project success. ● Design and implement solutions within multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure). ● Ensure systems are built with scalability, resilience, and maintainability in mind. ● Drive best practices in software development, testing, and deployment. ● Document architectural decisions, design patterns, and processes to promote maintainability and knowledge transfer. ● Participate in a regular on-call rotation to maintain service reliability. Required Qualifications: ● 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong focus on Go, React, and Java. ● Proven experience leading projects and teams throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and design through implementation and delivery. ● Experience collaborating with Product Managers and Architects to define project milestones and design technical architectures. ● Ability to break down complex project milestones into manageable tasks and delegate effectively. ● Strong experience with distributed systems and cloud-native architectures. Preferred Qualifications: ● Experience working with geographically distributed teams and collaborating effectively across different time zones. ● Multi-cloud experience (AWS, GCP, Azure), including architecture, deployment, and management. ● Experience designing and implementing distributed technology systems. ● Familiarity with infra/devops tools and practices: Helm, Docker, GitLab Workflows, CI/CD pipelines, etc. ● Hands-on experience working in or with compliance-heavy environments (e.g., financial organizations). ● Knowledge of networking concepts: VPCs, tunnels, networking protocols, etc. Nice to Have: ● Tech Lead experience. ● Experience with GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and workflow automation. ● Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) and container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes. ● Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., ELK stack, DataDog). ● Security-minded approach to designing and implementing software systems. ● Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience leading Agile teams. Soft Skills & Traits: ● Strong communication skills: Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. ● Leadership & Mentorship: Enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and developing junior engineers. ● Problem-solving mindset: Comfortable working with complex systems and finding elegant solutions to difficult problems. ● Adaptability & Flexibility: Willing to pivot and adapt when project requirements change. Compensation Alteryx is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as your relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. The salary range for this role in California, Colorado, Washington, Texas, and Rhode Island is $160,000 - 184,400. In addition, you may be eligible for other compensation, such as a bonus. Employees may also be eligible for a wide range of other benefits, including medical, retirement, financial, wellness, time off, employee discounts, and others. Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Benefits & Perks: Alteryx has amazing benefits for all Associates which can be viewed here. For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Alteryx will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Salary : $160,000 - $184,400