Manager, Platform Engineering

Alteryx; United States; Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Connectivity stipend

Home office stipend

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Parental leave

Wellness reimbursements

Education assistance

Job summary

Alteryx is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a platform engineering team responsible for foundational services that power Alteryx products. You will develop engineers, improve execution discipline, and deliver reliable, scalable platform capabilities.

Collaborate with Product, Architecture, Security, SRE and engineering leaders to turn strategy into plans, manage tradeoffs, and balance near-term delivery with long-term platform health.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software engineers with direct reports in SaaS or cloud platforms.
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale, multi-system initiatives.
• Bachelor's or Master's in CS, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of software engineers, including hiring and performance management.
• Set expectations and cultivate an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Translate strategy into plans, priorities, and milestones.

Skills

People leadership

Engineering leadership

Backend services

Distributed systems

Cloud infrastructure

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

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.

Alteryx is searching for a Manager, Software Engineering. This position is remote-friendly.

Position Overview:

We're hiring an Engineering Manager to lead a platform engineering team responsible for foundational services that product and engineering teams rely on to build, ship, and operate Alteryx products. This role is accountable for developing engineers, improving execution discipline, and delivering reliable, maintainable platform capabilities at scale. You will partner closely with Product, Architecture, Security, SRE, and engineering leaders to turn strategy into clear plans, manage tradeoffs and dependencies, and balance near-term delivery with long-term platform health.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Directly manage a team of software engineers, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, compensation input, promotion readiness, and career development.
• Set clear expectations, give timely feedback, and build an inclusive, accountable team culture where engineers can do high-impact work and continue to grow.
• Coach engineers on execution, collaboration, ownership, technical judgment, and communication with stakeholders.
• Clarify roles, ownership boundaries, and decision‑making mechanisms so the team can move quickly without sacrificing quality or alignment.
• Own delivery, quality, operational readiness, and predictability for the team’s commitments.
• Translate product and engineering strategy into actionable plans, priorities, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Manage team capacity, execution risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs; proactively elevate when scope, timing, or quality are at risk.
• Maintain strong engineering hygiene across planning, estimation, retrospectives, incident follow‑up, quality practices, and technical debt management.
• Provide tactical technical guidance and oversight, including reviewing designs, implementation approaches, and operational considerations for quality, maintainability, scalability, and alignment with engineering standards.
• Partner closely with senior engineers and architects on technical decisions, tradeoffs, sequencing, and execution plans.
• Build strong working relationships with product managers, program managers, security, SRE, support, and other cross‑functional partners through clear communication and consistent execution.
• Represent team progress, risks, decisions, and resourcing needs to senior leadership, while advocating for the support required to deliver effectively.

Requirements:

Previous people management experience leading software engineers directly, with demonstrated ownership of performance management, coaching, hiring, and team development. 3–5+ years of experience leading delivery of complex, multi‑system engineering initiatives, preferably in SaaS, cloud platform, distributed systems, or enterprise software environments. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Demonstrated success as a senior software engineer, technical lead, or engineering manager with enough technical depth to earn trust and guide tradeoffs. Proven ability to deliver high-quality software through a team, including balancing scope, schedule, quality, reliability, and operational supportability. Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, feedback, performance management, career development, and building accountable teams. Solid technical background relevant to backend services, APIs, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or platform‑oriented engineering work. Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute effectively within a defined team scope while managing ambiguity, dependencies, and changing business priorities. Strong cross‑functional partnership skills and the ability to align engineering delivery with product priorities and broader platform strategy. Experience improving engineering practices such as planning, estimation, design review, incident response, observability, testing, and technical debt management. Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize progress, risks, tradeoffs, and decisions for both technical teams and senior stakeholders.

Compensation:

Alteryx is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation. Final compensation is determined by several factors, including but not limited to relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. The salary range for this role in the United States is $136,600 - $177,050. Bonus payouts are based on individual and company performance. In addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, this role includes clear forms of additional compensation, such as:

• A monthly Connectivity Plus stipend of $150 to support remote work‑related expenses.
• An annual $200 home office reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and flexible time off.
• Mental health support and wellness reimbursement.
• Career development and education assistance.

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.

Who We Are

Alteryx is a leading AI‑ready data and analytics company that powers actionable insights to help organizations drive smarter, faster decisions with AI‑ready data. More than 8,000 customers around the world rely on Alteryx to automate analytics, improve revenue performance, manage costs, and mitigate risk across their businesses.

Disclaimers

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the recruiting process, please contact [e-mail]. Alteryx, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.