Lead Observability Engineer

Alteryx

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CA
Salary: $165,000–$185,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 42 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Alteryx

Alteryx is a leading AI-ready data and analytics company that powers actionable insights to help organizations drive smarter, faster decisions with data.

Alteryx currently has 9 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $140,000–$177,000 across 9 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Observability Engineer

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The Lead Observability Engineer joins the team to develop, analyze, and maintain tools that automate processes for hardware or software product releases. This role involves writing installation scripts and programs, compiling and assembling software from source code, and ensuring all tools are stored in source control. The engineer supports developers with software package registry and delivery while collaborating with project teams to determine build schedules and initiate packaging processes. Key responsibilities include correcting build errors, performing technical evaluations, and implementing process improvements. The position requires advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems, provide direction to junior staff, and influence policies. The work focuses on the technical infrastructure of product delivery, requiring expertise in software build systems, installation automation, and source control management to ensure reliable software distribution.

Skills

Source Control Installation Scripts

What you'll do

Develop, analyze, and maintain tools to automate hardware and software product release processes.
Write installation scripts and programs for product deployment.
Initiate and manage the build and packaging process based on project team schedules.
Compile and assemble software from source code while ensuring tools are stored in source control.
Support developers with software package registry and delivery requirements.
Correct build errors in coordination with development engineers.
Provide solutions for advanced complex technical projects and business issues.
Coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level professionals.

What we're looking for

Minimum 8 years of functional experience.
Minimum 5 years of position-specific experience.
May possess a four-year college degree or additional relevant experience in a related field (preferred).
Develops, analyzes, and maintains tools to automate processes for hardware or software product releases.
Writes installation scripts and programs for product installation.
Compiles and assembles software from source code and ensures tools are stored in source control.
Works with project teams to determine build schedules and initiates the build and packaging process.
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