Senior Software Engineer
About this role
Meet the Moment with Alteryx
We're living through a once-in-a-generation shift in how work gets done. Data, automation, and AI are quickly becoming the center of every business decision - and Alteryx is leading the transformation.
You'll be working on the challenges that sit at the heart of modern business. No matter your role, the work you do will help organizations move faster, see more clearly, and tackle questions that used to feel impossible.
If you're ready to meet the moment with innovation, curiosity, and excellence, there's a place for you here.
We’re looking for a Software Engineer to help build and scale high-impact, AI-powered SaaS software. You’ll work in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment alongside engineers, designers, product managers, and data scientists on a product that is redefining how analytics is done.
This role offers the opportunity to tackle complex technical challenges, advocate for engineering best practices, and contribute to a platform used by customers worldwide. You’ll play a key role in designing, building, and delivering scalable features as we continue to evolve our technology stack and product capabilities.
A Day in the Life:
• Design, develop, and deliver high-performance, scalable backend features
• Work with modern technologies such as Kotlin, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, and Azure
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to solve complex technical problems
• Participate in software and service architecture discussions, influencing technical direction
• Champion strong engineering practices, including code quality, testing, and automation
• Continuously improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability.
What You’ll Need:
• 4 - 7 years of experience in backend development using technologies such as Kotlin, Python, Java, C#, or TypeScript
• Experience with messaging and/or streaming frameworks (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Strong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms (e.g., CircleCI, GitLab)
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams (Product, Design, DevOps, etc.)
• Solid understanding of building testable, decoupled, and maintainable systems
• Strong grasp of engineering best practices including test automation and CI/CD.
Bonus Points:
• Experience designing or working with microservices architectures
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Exposure to data engineering or analytics platforms.
About You:
• Passionate about building high-quality software that delivers real customer value
• Comfortable balancing attention to detail with the ability to ship efficiently
• Positive, adaptable, and eager to make an impact
• Strong product mindset with a focus on outcomes, not just outputs
• Motivated to grow, learn, and take the next step in your engineering career.
Why Alteryx:
• Work on AI-powered, cloud-native products at scale
• Collaborate with smart, driven, and supportive teammates
• Make a meaningful impact on how organizations use data
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth
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.
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.