Director, Developer Platform Engineering

We Love AI Jobs; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Alteryx is seeking a Director, Developer Platform Engineering to own the strategy and evolution of the platforms, tooling, and practices that power software delivery org-wide. You'll lead the Developer Experience vision for 600+ engineers, covering CI/CD, testing infrastructure, release engineering, and AI-powered enablement, with remote-first flexibility.

Reporting to the SVP of Engineering, you will shape metrics, growth, and cross-functional collaboration with Product, Security, SRE, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with platform experience.
• 5+ years leading managers in large technical organizations.
• Proven track record setting platform strategy for orgs with hundreds of engineers.
• Deep knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, and developer experience practices.

Responsibilities

• Platform Strategy — Define the long-term vision and roadmap for Alteryx's Developer Platform.
• Developer Experience — Own the end-to-end developer journey to reduce friction.
• CI/CD & Release Engineering — Modernize pipelines and drive GitOps.
• AI-Enabled Engineering — Lead adoption of GenAI and agentic tooling for coding and testing.
• Leadership — Recruit, mentor, and align cross-functional teams with stakeholders.

Skills

Platform strategy

Developer experience

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Leadership of managers

Engineering leadership

DevOps practices

Transformation experience

Tools

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

ArgoCD

Flux

Gradle

Bazel

Nx

Job description

# Director, Developer Platform EngineeringAlteryxUS - RemoteFull-time$200,000 – $250,000 / yearAI tools:GitHub CopilotUpload your resume once and Scout applies for youApply with ScoutShare this job:LinkedInXSave imageThis director will set the strategy for the platforms and practices used by more than 600 Alteryx engineers to build, test, deploy, and operate software. The role leads a Developer Platform organization spanning developer experience, CI/CD, testing infrastructure, release engineering, and AI-enabled engineering tools.* Full-time* Fully Remote* 10+ years; 5+ years leading managers### Skills and expertiseCI/CDKubernetesGitHub ActionsGitLab CIJenkinsArgoCDGitOpsDeveloper experience### Key responsibilities* Define the Developer Platform vision and roadmap for hundreds of engineers.* Modernize CI/CD, testing, and release practices while improving the developer journey.* Lead AI-tool adoption and build a high-performing Developer Platform organization.## How this job comparesCompared with 20 open director infrastructure jobs on October 10, 2026.Pay: This job pays $200K to $250K a year. The 7 open director infrastructure jobs that publish US pay start at $251K on average, so this job starts about 20% lower.Similar open jobs: We Love AI Jobs lists 20 open director infrastructure jobs at 19 companies.Remote work: This job is remote. 5 of the 20 director infrastructure jobs (25%) are remote.AI in this role: Medium. The role uses AI tools and works with AI systems as a regular part of the job. The role leads adoption of generative AI and agentic tools for coding, testing, and documentation. AI enablement is one part of a broader developer platform leadership remit.## Full descriptionMeet the Moment with AlteryxWe'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.Alteryx is searching for a Director, Developer Platform Engineering. This position is remote-friendly.Overview:Alteryx is seeking a Director, Developer Platform Engineering to own the strategy and evolution of the platforms, tooling, and practices that power software delivery org-wide. You'll lead the Developer Experience vision — enabling 600+ engineers to build, test, deploy, and operate software faster and more reliably. Your team covers developer productivity, CI/CD, testing infrastructure, local dev environments, release engineering, and AI-powered engineering enablement.Reporting directly to SVP of Engineering, you'll partner with Product Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, SRE, and Architecture to define the technical strategy and roadmap that lets teams ship faster with less operational complexity.Primary Responsibilities:• Platform Strategy — Define the long-term vision for Alteryx's Developer Platform; build a roadmap that standardizes the SDLC and scales across hundreds of engineers.• Developer Experience — Own the developer journey end-to-end, from local dev to production; reduce friction across builds, testing, and deployment; champion self-service capabilities.• CI/CD & Release Engineering — Modernize CI/CD platforms; standardize pipelines; drive GitOps and progressive delivery (canary, blue/green).• Integration Testing — Establish testing strategy and scalable infrastructure for unit and integration testing.• AI-Enabled Engineering — Lead adoption of GenAI and agentic tooling for coding, testing, and docs; define responsible-use best practices.• Metrics & Operational Excellence — Define KPIs for developer productivity and platform health; build dashboards to guide investment.• Leadership — Recruit and grow a high-performing org; mentor managers and senior engineers; align stakeholders across Engineering.Required Qualifications:• 10+ years in software engineering, with significant experience leading platform engineering or developer infrastructure teams.• 5+ years leading managers in large technical organizations.• Proven track record setting platform strategy for orgs with hundreds of engineers.• Deep knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, and developer experience practices.• Experience leading large-scale engineering transformations.• Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence.Preferred Technical Experience:• Kubernetes on AWS, Azure, or GCP.• CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) and GitOps (ArgoCD, Flux).• Build systems (Gradle, Bazel, Nx) and testing infrastructure across unit/integration/e2e/performance.• Progressive deployment (canary, blue/green, feature flags) and IDPs/developer portals.• DevEx metrics frameworks (DORA, SPACE) and observability platforms.• AI-powered dev tools (GitHub Copilot, Anthropic, agentic workflows).First-Year Success:• Unified Developer Platform strategy defined and in motion.• Measurable gains in developer productivity via automation and modernization.