Sr. Software Engineer

We Love AI Jobs; Northern (KY); A distancia; USD 119.000 - 153.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alteryx is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to advance the integration between the C++ engine and Python runtime, including SDK plugins and the Python Tool.

You will mentor engineers and focus on reliability, performance, and tooling while delivering native-Python interop across multiple Python versions. The role is fully remote in the US, requires 3+ years of Python/C++ experience, and a degree or equivalent.

Formación

• 3+ years of Python and C++ design, development, and debugging experience
• Design, implement, and maintain embedded Python runtime integration in a predominantly C++ engine/host environment
• Develop and troubleshoot SDK engine plugin components (e.g., gRPC-based engine plugins, streaming pipelines) in C++ with Python-facing APIs

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain embedded Python runtime integration and Python Tool components in the C++ engine.
• Troubleshoot native library, runtime, SDK, and streaming issues across supported Python versions.
• Improve reliability and performance while maintaining CI/CD tooling and mentoring engineers.

Conocimientos

C++

Python

RPC

NumPy

CPython

WiX

OpenSSL

CI/CD

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's Degree, or equivalent experience

Herramientas

WiX

OpenSSL

Descripción del empleo

# Sr. Software EngineerAlteryxUS - RemoteFull-time$119,000 – $153,000 / yearUpload your resume once and Scout applies for youApply with ScoutShare this job:LinkedInXSave imageThis software engineering role develops the integration between Alteryx’s C++ engine and Python runtime, including SDK plugins and the Python Tool. You’ll also improve reliability, compatibility, performance, and delivery tooling while mentoring engineers on native-Python integration.* Permanent* Fully Remote* 3+ years* Bachelor's or Master's Degree, or equivalent experience### Skills and expertiseC++PythongRPCNumPyCPythonWiXOpenSSLCI/CD### Key responsibilities* Develop and maintain embedded Python runtime integration and Python Tool components in the C++ engine.* Troubleshoot native library, runtime, SDK, and streaming issues across supported Python versions.* Improve reliability and performance while maintaining CI/CD tooling and mentoring engineers.## How this job comparesCompared with 1,635 open senior engineering jobs on October 10, 2026.Pay: This job pays $119K to $153K a year. The 719 open senior engineering jobs that publish US pay start at $164K on average, so this job starts about 28% lower.Similar open jobs: We Love AI Jobs lists 1,635 open senior engineering jobs at 344 companies.Remote work: This job is remote. 271 of the 1,635 senior engineering jobs (17%) are remote.AI in this role: Low. The company works with AI, but AI is a small part of this role's daily work. The role focuses on C++ and Python runtime integration, SDKs, reliability, and developer tooling. AI-driven development appears only as a bonus qualification, not a regular job responsibility.## 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.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.Sr. Software EngineerCurrent: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 teamsRequired Skills:• 3+ years of Python and C++ design, development, and debugging experience preferably leveraging open source and open standards• Design, implement, and maintain embedded Python runtime integration in a predominantly C++ engine/host environment.• Own and evolve the Alteryx Python Tool including C++ plugin engines and process lifecycle (server startup, persistence, shutdown).• Develop and troubleshoot SDK engine plugin components (e.g., gRPC-based engine plugins, streaming pipelines) in C++ with Python-facing APIs.• Debug complex native/runtime issues involving DLL/.pyd conflicts, OpenSSL and other native libraries across multiple Python versions.• Lead modernization work around virtualenv/venv management and installer/packaging plumbing, including WiX (installer) and native DLL exports.• Maintain and extend native/compiled Python extensions, ensuring compatibility with modern NumPy/CPython ABIs.• Collaborate with security and platform teams to remediate native library vulnerabilities (e.g., c-ares, libxml2, SQLite, OpenSSL) and keep the SBOM healthy.• Improve and support developer SDKs (v1/v2), including debugging C++/Python streaming and serialization issues for 1P and 3P tool authors.• Drive reliability and performance improvements in engine Python bridges, focusing on deadlocks, crashes, and high-throughput streaming scenarios.• Contribute to and maintain CI/CD pipelines and code-quality tooling (e.g., C++ docs jobs, coverage, static analysis) affecting C++/Python hybrid repos.• Author and maintain architecture and operational runbooks for C++/Python integration points, including upgrade playbooks for new Python/OpenSSL versions.• Mentor other engineers in best practices for native–Python interop, debugging cross-language issues, and designing robust extension points.• 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