Full-Stack Senior Software Engineer

Why this role matters

What you’ll do

What we’re looking for

What sets you apart

Why Amplitude

Our values:

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering
• Education: B.S. in Computer Science or an equivalent technical field
• Proven experience operating at a senior-level scope. You’ve led large, ambiguous initiatives with significant business impact
• Strong full-stack expertise (React + backend systems such as Node.js and/or Python)
• A deep sense of ownership - you don’t wait for direction; you create it
• Exceptional product taste - you care deeply about UX, details, and building things people love
• An AI-native mindset - you actively use and experiment with the latest AI tools to amplify your impact and rethink how software gets built
• Ability to balance speed and quality in a high-velocity environment
• Strong judgment in technical trade-offs and system design
• What sets you apart
• You think like a product builder first, engineer second
• You’re constantly reinventing how you work, using cutting-edge tools and workflows to achieve outsized results
• You’re energized by open-ended problems with no clear “right” answer
• You hold a high bar, not just for your own work, but for the team and product as a whole
• You turn ambiguity into clarity and momentum
• Why Amplitude
• Work on a product used by thousands of companies to make better decisions
• Be part of a team that’s expanding beyond analytics into a full digital optimization platform
• Join a culture that values ownership, velocity, and craft
• Have outsized impact on a top company priority
• This role is eligible for equity, benefits and other forms of compensation.
• Based on legislation in Washington state, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Washington only: unlimited PTO, 10 to 13 holidays annually (will vary), medical dental and vision PPO and CDHP plans. Finally, a company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan.
• Humility: We operate from a place of empathy and openness, seeking to understand many points of view.
• Ownership: We take the initiative to solve problems that drive our shared company success.
• Growth Mindset: We’re tenacious in the face of challenges and seek feedback in order to grow ourselves and others.
• Customer Centricity: We put the customer at the center of everything we do and are deeply committed to their success.
• We care about the well-being of our team: We offer competitive pay and benefits packages that reflect our commitment to the health and well-being of our Ampliteers.
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverages, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee Medical, Dental, Vision on select plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 1% of your eligible pay each pay period up to $2,000 annually
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, and more
• Generous stipends to spend on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness (monthly), commuter transit/parking (monthly), learning and development (quarterly), new hire home office equipment, and much more
• Excellent Parental benefits including: 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Carrot Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support, Back-up Child Care support
• Mental health and wellness benefits including no cost employee access to Modern Health coaching & therapy sessions
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Our customers love us! They've said we're the #1 product analytics solution for 23 quarters in a row on G2.
• We care a lot about product innovation. We've made significant investments in talent and infrastructure to build the most powerful AI analytics platform on the market.
• We invest in our people. We offer mentorship programs, management training, and wellness initiatives.
• We give back to our communities. We give every Ampliteer a charitable giving grant and paid volunteer time off.
• We were founded in 2012, went public via a direct listing in September 2021, and are now trading under the ticker $AMPL.
• We’re a global and fast-growing team! We have employees around the world and offices in San Francisco (HQ), New York, Vancouver, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Singapore, and Tokyo.
• Our mascot is Data Monster, who loves to chow down on numbers, charts, and graphs. Nom nom.
• By applying for this job, you acknowledge that Amplitude processes your personal data in accordance with the Amplitude Applicant Privacy Notice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Based on Colorado law, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Colorado. Colorado range: $165,000 - $247,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
• Based on legislation in New York City, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in New York City. New York City salary range: $183,000 - $276,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
• Based on legislation in California, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in San Francisco Bay Area of California. Salary range: $183,000 - $276,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
• Based on legislation in California, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in California outside of the San Francisco Bay Area. California salary range: $165,000 - $247,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
• Based on legislation in Washington state, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Washington state. Washington salary range: $165,000 - $247,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)

Responsibilities

• Own critical product surfaces end-to-end from ideation to production and beyond
• Drive product direction in partnership with design and product leaders
• Build and evolve systems across React and Node.js that scale with customer growth
• Leverage modern AI tooling to dramatically accelerate development, prototyping, and iteration cycles
• Raise the bar for engineering quality - code, architecture, and user experience
• Lead by example - through hands-on development, technical mentorship, and thoughtful decision-making
• Move fast on ambiguous problems, turning ideas into shipped, customer-facing value
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering
• Education: B.S. in Computer Science or an equivalent technical field
• Proven experience operating at a senior-level scope. You’ve led large, ambiguous initiatives with significant business impact
• Strong full-stack expertise (React + backend systems such as Node.js and/or Python)
• A deep sense of ownership - you don’t wait for direction; you create it
• Exceptional product taste - you care deeply about UX, details, and building things people love
• An AI-native mindset - you actively use and experiment with the latest AI tools to amplify your impact and rethink how software gets built
• Ability to balance speed and quality in a high-velocity environment
• Strong judgment in technical trade-offs and system design
• You think like a product builder first, engineer second
• You’re constantly reinventing how you work, using cutting-edge tools and workflows to achieve outsized results
• You’re energized by open-ended problems with no clear “right” answer
• You hold a high bar, not just for your own work, but for the team and product as a whole
• You turn ambiguity into clarity and momentum
• Work on a product used by thousands of companies to make better decisions
• Be part of a team that’s expanding beyond analytics into a full digital optimization platform
• Join a culture that values ownership, velocity, and craft
• Have outsized impact on a top company priority
• This role is eligible for equity, benefits and other forms of compensation.
• Based on Colorado law, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Colorado. Colorado range: $165,000 - $247,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
• Based on legislation in New York City, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in New York City. New York City salary range: $183,000 - $276,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
• Based on legislation in California, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in San Francisco Bay Area of California. Salary range: $183,000 - $276,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
• Based on legislation in California, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in California outside of the San Francisco Bay Area. California salary range: $165,000 - $247,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
• Based on legislation in Washington state, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Washington state. Washington salary range: $165,000 - $247,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
• Based on legislation in Washington state, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in Washington only: unlimited PTO, 10 to 13 holidays annually (will vary), medical dental and vision PPO and CDHP plans. Finally, a company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan.
• At Amplitude, our values guide how we show up for one another and for our customers:
• Humility: We operate from a place of empathy and openness, seeking to understand many points of view.
• Ownership: We take the initiative to solve problems that drive our shared company success.
• Growth Mindset: We’re tenacious in the face of challenges and seek feedback in order to grow ourselves and others.
• Customer Centricity: We put the customer at the center of everything we do and are deeply committed to their success.
• We care about the well-being of our team: We offer competitive pay and benefits packages that reflect our commitment to the health and well-being of our Ampliteers.
• Some of our benefit programs include:
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverages, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee Medical, Dental, Vision on select plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 1% of your eligible pay each pay period up to $2,000 annually
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, and more
• Generous stipends to spend on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness (monthly), commuter transit/parking (monthly), learning and development (quarterly), new hire home office equipment, and much more
• Excellent Parental benefits including: 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Carrot Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support, Back-up Child Care support
• Mental health and wellness benefits including no cost employee access to Modern Health coaching & therapy sessions
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Our customers love us! They've said we're the #1 product analytics solution for 23 quarters in a row on G2.
• We care a lot about product innovation. We've made significant investments in talent and infrastructure to build the most powerful AI analytics platform on the market.
• We invest in our people. We offer mentorship programs, management training, and wellness initiatives.
• We give back to our communities. We give every Ampliteer a charitable giving grant and paid volunteer time off.
• We were founded in 2012, went public via a direct listing in September 2021, and are now trading under the ticker $AMPL.
• We’re a global and fast-growing team! We have employees around the world and offices in San Francisco (HQ), New York, Vancouver, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Singapore, and Tokyo.
• Our mascot is Data Monster, who loves to chow down on numbers, charts, and graphs. Nom nom.
• By applying for this job, you acknowledge that Amplitude processes your personal data in accordance with the Amplitude Applicant Privacy Notice.