Director, Developer Platform 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.
• Standardized CI/CD and release practices across product teams.
• Expanded AI-powered engineering capabilities.
• Productivity metrics established to guide investment.
• A scaled, high-performing Developer Platform org.
• Why This Role Matters: You'll shape how software is built across Alteryx — the tools, platforms, and practices every engineering team relies on.
• 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 $200,000 - $250,000.
• 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
• Alteryx offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, including:
• 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
• Interested? Learn more and apply today at alteryx.com/careers!
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• 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.
• 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.
• 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.