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.
Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
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.
Alteryx is searching for a Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help drive quality engineering excellence across our engineering organizations. This position will be based in the US, working with teams to design, implement, and evolve test automation frameworks and tools that enable rapid, high-quality delivery of Alteryx products.
Position Overview
As a Staff SDET, you will lead technical quality initiatives across multiple teams, building shared frameworks, improving test strategies, and mentoring engineers to raise the bar for test automation, performance, and reliability. You will collaborate with development, DevOps, and quality teams to deliver robust systems while helping drive the adoption of modern test practices, including AI-assisted tooling.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks and libraries used across multiple teams.
Partner with engineers and product teams to define test strategies for hybrid cloud-based and on-prem connected systems and services.
Provide hands-on technical guidance in test design, coding practices, and automation architecture.
Participate in design and code reviews to ensure testability and quality are integral to development.
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and champion continuous testing practices.
Mentor and coach SDETs and developers on automation design patterns, coding standards, and effective test strategies.
Explore and apply AI/ML technologies to improve test efficiency, stability, and coverage.
Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to improve environment reliability and observability in testing.
Contribute to cross-team initiatives to enhance quality metrics, frameworks, and best practices.
Required Skills
10+ years of experience as a Senior SDET or Senior QA Automation Engineer.
Strong programming skills in one or more languages (Python, TypeScript, Java).
Deep experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, TestCafe, or similar.
Proven expertise in testing REST APIs, microservices, and web-based applications hosted on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience integrating AI-assisted tools into development and test workflows.
Solid understanding of CI/CD systems and DevOps workflows (Gitlab Pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical improvements across teams.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Valued Skills
Knowledge of non-functional testing areas (performance, security, reliability, accessibility, localization).
Familiarity with data systems, ETL, or analytics platforms.
Experience contributing to shared testing libraries or open-source frameworks.
Other Requirements
CV or LinkedIn profile provided in English.
Willingness to occasionally participate in meetings with US-based teams outside of standard local hours.
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 base salary range for this role in the United States is $154,200 - $192,700. This role is also eligible for a target annual bonus of 20% of base salary, 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
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.
