Altera

Senior/Lead Software Engineer - Data/Engine

San Jose, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, InfrastructureIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote - US
  • Employment Type: Full time
  • Job Title: Senior Software Engineer / Lead Engineer
  • Salary: (Not provided in the text)

About the Role: We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer or Lead Engineer to join Alteryx. This role will involve leading complex technical projects from inception to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions are implemented. The ideal candidate has strong technical leadership capabilities, hands-on expertise in Go, React and Java, and a passion for solving complex problems in distributed systems and scalable platforms. The role requires a balance of software development and infrastructure knowledge, with a focus on building platforms and tooling that enable both high-performance applications and efficient infrastructure management. You will be expected to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions while collaborating with Product, Architecture, and Infrastructure teams.

Team Overview

  • The team collaborates across Product, Infrastructure, Security, Compliance, and Operations to ensure high-quality solutions are delivered that meet business needs.
  • The role will involve working on both ongoing initiatives and new projects aimed at improving the Alteryx platform’s scalability, reliability, and developer experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance services and applications using Go, React and Java.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers.

Work Spans

  • Secure Networking Solutions: Designing reliable connectivity layers for secure data transfer between external environments and Alteryx’s cloud platform.
  • Compute & Resource Management: Enhancing systems that provide high-performance, scalable compute resources through automation and orchestration.
  • Infrastructure Automation: Developing solutions for automated provisioning, monitoring, and deployment of resources in multi-cloud environments.
  • Developer Enablement & Platform Services: Building tooling and APIs that support internal and external stakeholders in developing and deploying applications effectively.
  • Scalable Systems Design: Architecting services that provide reliable and efficient solutions for both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Strong technical leadership capabilities.
  • Hands-on expertise in Go, React and Java.
  • Passion for solving complex problems in distributed systems and scalable platforms.
  • Experience with building platforms and tooling.

Skills

Go
React
Java
Distributed Systems
Scalable Platforms
Infrastructure Automation
Cloud Computing
Automation
Orchestration
High-Performance Services

Altera

Develops digital human agents for AI

About Altera

Altera develops digital human agents that mimic human traits like empathy, friendship, and fun. Their primary product allows users to interact with an AI agent while playing Minecraft, creating a friendly and engaging experience. Altera's agents are designed to be interoperable and capable of long-term autonomy, making them suitable for both individual users and businesses. Unlike many competitors, Altera focuses on advancing research and scaling technology to deliver unique, human-like AI products. The company's goal is to redefine AI agents, enhancing their versatility and human-like qualities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
$10.7MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Priest-led cults in Altera's Minecraft simulation may cause ethical concerns.
Managing 1,000 autonomous AI agents poses safety and ethical challenges.
Creating believable digital humans may lead to misuse in deceptive AI applications.

Differentiation

Altera specializes in digital human agents with traits like empathy and friendship.
Their first product offers a unique Minecraft experience with interactive AI agents.
Altera's focus on human-like AI agents sets them apart in the AI sector.

Upsides

Altera raised $9M in May 2024, showing strong investor confidence.
AI-driven gaming experiences are gaining popularity, benefiting Altera's Minecraft product.
The rise of AI companions in mental health indicates a market for empathetic agents.

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