Sr. Software Engineer

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.

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.