Develop highly reliable and maintainable backend services that expand the capabilities of our analytics product
Optimize the performance and scale of our data ingestion and processing infrastructure to handle ever-increasing volume
Collaborate with Product and Design to iterate on our product
Lead engineering discussions and apply and advocate for engineering best practices
Drive design and code reviews
Mentor and contribute to the success of engineers across the team
Requirements
Amplitude is the leading AI analytics platform, helping over 4,700 customers—including Atlassian, Burger King, NBCUniversal, and Square—build better products and digital experiences.
With powerful AI Agents embedded across our platform, teams can analyze, test, and optimize user experiences faster than ever.
Our stack is primarily Java and Python, running on Kafka, Temporal, DynamoDB, Amazon S3, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
experience working in a Software Engineering role, with 2+ years working in Java
experience in distributed systems, data processing, and analytics •
Experience leading or mentoring engineers is a plus Previous
experience with real-time stream processing (e.g. Kafka) is a plus Our values:
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.
Experience
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or another related technical field 5+ years of
Benefits
Amplitude’s Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Amplitude believes that diversity enables the creation of better products, improves the ability to solve complex problems, and drives more powerful solutions.
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
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), home office equipment (annual), and much more Excellent Parental
benefits including: 12-20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Carrot Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support, Back-up Child Care support
We give back to our communities. We give every Ampliteer a charitable giving grant and paid volunteer time off.
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)
New York City salary range: $183,000 - $276,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
Salary range: $183,000 - $276,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
California salary range: $165,000 - $247,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)
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. #LI-SA1 #LI-Hybrid
Contact
Learn more at amplitude.com .
Any emails from the Amplitude recruiting team will come from an @ amplitude.com email address.
Additional details
Ranked #1 across multiple categories in G2’s Winter 2026 Report, Amplitude is the best-in-class solution for product, data, and marketing teams.
As an organization, we deliver for our customers by living our values.
We operate from a place of humility, take ownership of problems and successes, approach challenges with a growth mindset, and put our customers at the center of everything we do.
We strive to create an environment of inclusion—one focused on psychological safety, empathy, and human connection—that will allow employees of all backgrounds to thrive.
You'll also work closely with Product and customers to shape the strategy and roadmap for our core product and new features.
This is a senior role, so beyond your own delivery you'll be a technical anchor for the team: leading design discussions, mentoring engineers, and raising the bar for how we build.
Take product ideas from ideation to implementation
You'll be a great addition to the team if you have:
Strong foundation in programming, algorithms, and software application design
Passionate about data processing, solving challenging problems, and iterating quickly Previous