Alteryx

Principal Platform Architect

US - Remote · Principal · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$215k-$300kDetected 30 days ago

Distributed SystemsAWSGCPCloud PlatformsKubernetesCI/CDLeadershipCommunication

About the role

the entire software stack-from platform capabilities to application integration.
This role is focused on driving system-wide evolution, not just designing isolated components.
You will combine architectural leadership with hands-on execution-partnering with product, platform, and infrastructure teams to turn complex changes into concrete, deliverable systems.

Drive cross-cutting architectural initiatives
Lead large-scale efforts that impact multiple teams and systems (e.g., migrations, re-architectures, platform shifts)
Partner with SDLC / DevEx teams to define tooling, workflows, and developer-facing capabilities
Support teams during major transitions by providing guidance, patterns, and hands-on help
Step in when needed to prototype or validate key parts of the system
Drive alignment and decision-making
Drive clear, pragmatic decisions in ambiguous and evolving environments
At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers.
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.

Ability to reason about system interactions, APIs, and integration points at scale
Experience leading large-scale technical changes
Proven track record of driving migrations or cross-cutting initiatives (e.g., cloud
Ability to assess impact across many services and teams
Strong ability to make trade-offs across teams, systems, and timelines
Experience working in ambiguous environments with evolving constraints
Strong communication and ability to work across diverse technical domains
Strong software engineering background
Experience building and evolving complex distributed systems across multiple teams.
Platform and infrastructure understanding
Able to translate infrastructure concerns into software architecture decisions
Architectural judgment
Cross-team leadership
Proven ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across organizations.

Solid understanding of cloud platforms (GCP preferred), Kubernetes, and distributed systems.

Experience defining internal platform standards or developer workflows
Background in data platforms or analytics systems
Familiarity with internal developer platforms (IDPs)
Why This Role Matters:
Alteryx is undergoing significant platform evolution, including major architectural transitions
and cloud migrations.
Your work will directly impact how quickly teams can adapt, how safely the platform evolves,
Platform migrations and transformations
Cross-platform architecture alignment
Defining how services, APIs, and platform capabilities evolve consistently across teams
Developer experience and SDLC evolution

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 $215,000 - $300,000.
In addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, this role includes clear forms of additional compensation, such as:
An annual $200 home office reimbursement

Alteryx has amazing benefits for all Associates which can be viewed here.
Bonus payouts are based on individual and company performance.
Alteryx offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and flexible time off
Mental health support and wellness reimbursement
Career development and education assistance
A monthly Connectivity Plus stipend of $150 to support remote work-related expenses

We are looking for a Platform Architect to lead cross-cutting architectural initiatives that span
Ensure platform capabilities are usable, adoptable, and well-integrated

This listing is sourced directly from Alteryx's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.