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.
Why work for just any analytics company? At Alteryx, Inc., we are explorers, dreamers and innovators. We’re on a journey to build the best analytics platform in the world, but we can’t do it without people like you, leading the way. Forget the stereotypical tech companies of the past. Embrace the unconventional, exercise your imagination and help alter the future with Alteryx.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help us build a next generation platform SDK and API suite. You will be a strong technical contributor whose passion is around creating amazing, high quality engineering outcomes. You are someone who loves knowing the intimate details of, and developing in, multiple languages, with a strong focus on design. You value inclusivity and want to join an empowering culture. You know that success hinges on commitment, that our differences make us stronger, and that the finish line is always best when the whole team crosses together. This is a remote-friendly position, where Alteryx has a business entity.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Product Management and SDK team in definition of work (stories, tasks)
- Take full ownership of work outcomes including design, development, and testing; support and contribute to DevOps pipeline
- Contribute to quality system (framework), with a strong commitment to leading with quality
- Participate in code reviews, ensuring our delivery of clean, well-tested, and performant software
- Help in the development of a great work environment by being a leader and mentor within the team and working collaboratively across teams
Required Skills:
- 3+ years of Python and C++ design, development, and debugging experience preferably leveraging open source and open standards
- Experience with (REST) API and/or SDK development
- MS/BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Experience with object oriented and functional design patterns
- Experience using Git and Git-based pipelines or equivalent
- Experience mentoring and developing others
- Strong skills in critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, and attention to detail
- Growth focused and curious about new challenges and experiences
Valued / Bonus Qualifications
- Node.js
- Familiarity with cloud computing / managed services (GCP/Azure/AWS)
- Experience or familiarity with AI-driven development in a modern IDE
- Front end experience in React or a similar framework including Javascript and JSON
- Experience with optimizing protocols and building efficient RPC systems
- Networking & concurrency experience
- Knowledge and experience with distributed computing, big data and stream processing systems
- Container experience: Docker, Kubernetes
- Rust and/or Golang familiarity
- Experience with a data prep and blend and predictive analytics workflow platform such as Alteryx
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 the United States is $119,000 - $153,000.
Employees may also be eligible for a wide range of other benefits, such as a bonus or commission, medical, retirement, financial, wellness, time off, employee discounts, and others.
Interested? Learn more and apply today at alteryx.com/careers!
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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