Manager, Software Engineering
Alteryx

Job Info

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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.

About Alteryx
At Alteryx, we empower organizations to unlock their data's full potential through automated data preparation, AI-powered analytics, and machine learning-built with embedded governance and security. Our mission is to democratize data-driven decision-making, making it accessible to every user, every team, and at every step of the process. Join us as we shape the future of analytics!

About the Data Plane Platform Team
The Data Plane Platform team is at the heart of Alteryx's next-generation architecture. We are building the foundation of our innovative "split-plane" platform, a cutting-edge architecture designed to meet our enterprise customers' networking and security needs. This platform allows for scalability, data security, and private network connectivity, and it's integral to how we deliver value to the most demanding use cases in the market.

The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing platform engineering team to drive Alteryx's split-plane architecture development. This is a crucial leadership role within our growing Platform organization, with the opportunity to work on some of the most impactful and challenging technical projects at Alteryx.

As an Engineering Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the vision, strategy, and execution of complex platform features. You will lead a team of talented engineers, guiding them through technical challenges, fostering innovation, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. You will collaborate closely with product, design, and architecture teams to create a platform that powers data-driven solutions for our enterprise customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a diverse, cross-functional engineering team of 6-8 engineers, ensuring a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
  
• Drive the strategic vision and roadmap for the team, aligning with broader organizational goals and customer needs.
  
• Partner with product managers, architects, and other engineering leaders to define and execute complex platform features.
  
• Work closely with infrastructure and application teams to design and implement a scalable, secure, and performant split-plane framework.
  
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on building high-quality software while balancing innovation and technical debt management.
  
• Coach and develop engineers at all levels, helping them grow in their careers and deliver impactful, innovative solutions.
  

What You Bring

• Leadership Experience: 2+ years of leading software engineering teams, with a track record of successfully delivering complex, high-quality software solutions.
  
• Technical Expertise: Strong experience developing and deploying microservice architectures, including tools like Kubernetes, Helm, Argo, and GitLab.
  
• Cloud & Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure) and basic networking concepts such as VPNs, IP subnets, and routing.
  
• Programming Languages: Proficiency with Golang, Java, and JavaScript (or similar).
  
• Collaboration & Communication: Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Growth Mindset: A commitment to helping engineers develop their skills, foster innovation, and achieve their career goals.
  

Why Alteryx?

• Impact: Help shape the future of data analytics with Alteryx's innovative cloud platform, directly impacting how enterprise organizations leverage AI and machine learning.
  
• Culture: Join a diverse and dynamic team that values collaboration, creativity, and a growth-oriented mindset.
  
• Growth Opportunities: We are committed to your development. Whether you're advancing your technical skills or growing into broader leadership roles, there are abundant opportunities to accelerate your career.
  
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a flexible and supportive work environment.
  

If you're passionate about building innovative cloud platforms, leading talented engineers, and driving impactful change, we'd love to hear from you!

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 - $184,000.

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.

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.

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