Software Engineer – Orchestration & Job Execution (Remote) at Alteryx

Job Overview

Company Overview

Alteryx is a leader in data analytics, automation, and AI, helping organizations make faster, clearer decisions. The company’s cloud platform enables scalable workflow orchestration and job execution across modern, distributed environments.

Role Summary

The Software Engineer will design, build, and operate backend services that coordinate work across Alteryx Cloud. The focus is on orchestration, job execution, and runtime services using TypeScript/Node.js, containers, Kubernetes, and event‑driven architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver APIs, workers, and shared libraries for cloud platform capabilities.
• Build systems for job submission, execution tracking, retries, cancellation, and operational visibility.
• Develop asynchronous, event‑driven services using queues, messaging, and durable state.
• Maintain cloud‑native runtime infrastructure (containers, Kubernetes, deployment automation).
• Integrate services with persistence layers, event streams, and REST APIs.
• Improve production reliability through metrics, tracing, logging, dashboards, and alerting.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Leverage AI‑assisted tools to boost engineering productivity.

Qualifications & Eligibility

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience building production software (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proficiency with TypeScript and Node.js for backend services.
• Understanding of asynchronous and distributed processing concepts (retries, idempotency, concurrency, etc.).
• Experience with relational databases, messaging/queueing systems, and cloud‑native deployment.
• Ability to write unit and integration tests and apply basic security and reliability practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Required Skills

• TypeScript / Node.js development.
• Design of modular, readable, and performant code.
• Containerization (Docker) and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Event‑driven architecture and background worker patterns.
• Observability tooling (metrics, tracing, structured logging).
• Clear communication and ownership mindset.

Location & Work Mode

Fully remote position based in the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation

Salary range: $105,000 – $140,000 (U.S.). Additional benefits may include bonuses, medical, retirement, wellness programs, and employee discounts.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Alteryx job posting: Alteryx Careers – Software Engineer.
2. Click the “Apply” button and sign in with your Workday account or create a new profile.
3. Upload an up‑to‑date resume and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience with cloud orchestration and TypeScript.
4. Complete any optional questionnaire and submit your application.
5. You will receive a confirmation email; the recruiting team may contact you for next steps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this role fully remote? Yes, the position is remote within the United States.
• What is the expected salary? The advertised range is $105,000 – $140,000, plus standard Alteryx benefits.
• Do I need a specific degree? A Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience is required.
• Will I work with AI tools? The role mentions leveraging AI to improve productivity and code quality.
• Are there any eligibility restrictions? Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and comply with export control requirements.