Engineering Manager

We’re looking for problem solvers, innovators, and dreamers who are searching for anything but business as usual. Like us, you’re a high performer who’s an expert at your craft, constantly challenging the status quo. You value inclusivity and want to join a culture that empowers you to show up as your authentic self. You know that success hinges on commitment, that our differences make us stronger, and that the finish line is always sweeter when the whole team crosses together.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Coach: Provide specific feedback and have regular one-on-one meetings.
• Results-Oriented Execution: Focus on helping the team achieve their goals by removing obstacles and being a resource. Work with the team to manage day-to-day tasks and communications. Work closely with the team’s leadership to set high-level goals and directions for our projects and ensure its executed successfully.
• Communication: Engage in active listening, share information transparently, and encourage open dialogue. Coordinate with all disciplines to schedule and track key work.
• Have a clear vision and strategy for the team: Set clear goals, provide direction, and ensure the team understands how their work fits into the larger picture.
• Leverage technical skills to steer team: Use technical skills to understand the challenges the team faces and provide informed guidance.
• Support career development and discuss performance: Help team members with their career paths, provide growth opportunities, and have regular performance discussions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience
• 5 years of experience in software development
• 2+ years of management experience
• Wide knowledge of software development practices and knowledge of when and how to apply them to teams
• Experience organizing and leading meetings for planning, scheduling, and/or discussion within the team
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success
• An ability to work with a remote team and lead them to sustainable long-term success
• Expertise mentoring and growing teams
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction
• 3 years of experience working in a complex organization involving cross-functional projects
• Experience building highly available services
• Experience working in SaaS and on-prem product development

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.