Staff Software Engineer, Data Warehouse at Amplitude

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Analytics, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or another technical field
4+ years of experience working in a Software Engineering role
Strong foundation in programming, algorithms, and software application design
Passionate about solving challenging problems and iterating quickly
Previous experience with Java or Java is a plus
Previous experience in distributed systems, data processing and analytics is a plus
Previous experience with ETL/ETL pipelines is a plus
Technical leadership of an engineering team is a plus

Responsibilities

Take product ideas from ideation to implementation
Develop backend services that integrates with various data warehouses and cloud services
Optimize the performance and scale our data import/export infrastructure to server ever-increasing volume
Collaborate with Product and Design to iterate on our product
Participate in design and code reviews
Lead engineering discussions and mentor others on engineering best practices
Mentor and contribute to the success of junior engineers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data WarehouseData IntegrationData PlatformAnalyticsSQLETLProduct IntelligenceData Pipelines

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What technologies will I work with in this role?

The product sits on top of modern technologies including Kubernetes, Kafka, Redis/Elasticache, Amazon S3, DynamoDB, and Terraform.

What are the main responsibilities of a Staff Software Engineer on the Data Warehouse team?

You will solve hardcore infrastructure challenges like designing for extreme throughput, optimizing systems with millisecond latencies, and building resilient systems for near-zero downtime, while taking product ideas from ideation to implementation and developing backend services.

What is the work environment like on the Data Warehouse team?

The team works like a small startup with a fast-paced, collaborative, and adaptive environment, and there are lots of great product initiatives to fulfill.

What is Amplitude's company culture like?

The organization approaches challenges with humility, takes ownership of contributions, embraces a growth mindset, and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create an environment of psychological safety, empathy, and human connection.

Who will I collaborate with in this role?

You will closely work with Product and Customers to define strategy and roadmap, collaborate with designers for the best customer experience, and share ideas with innovative and curious engineers.

Amplitude

Product analytics platform for user behavior

About Amplitude

Amplitude provides tools for product analytics that help businesses understand how users interact with their products. The platform allows companies to track product usage, assess the impact of new features, and analyze user journeys to identify areas for improvement. This helps businesses enhance user experiences and increase customer retention. Amplitude stands out from competitors by offering a subscription-based model with various tiers, allowing clients to choose features that best fit their needs. Additionally, it integrates seamlessly with major platforms like AWS and Segment, making it easier for businesses to use Amplitude alongside their existing systems. The goal of Amplitude is to empower companies to make data-driven decisions that foster growth and optimize their product offerings.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$326.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Parental Leave

Wellness Stipend

Unlimited PTO

Stock Exercise Window

Risks

Class action lawsuit could harm Amplitude's reputation and financial stability.

Departure of CFO without replacement may lead to financial management challenges.

unitQ GPT's AI-driven analytics platform poses a competitive threat to Amplitude.

Differentiation

Amplitude offers comprehensive product analytics for SaaS, e-commerce, and fintech industries.

The platform integrates with major services like AWS, Braze, and Snowflake for seamless data flow.

Amplitude Academy provides certifications to enhance user skills in data management and analytics.

Upsides

Growing demand for real-time analytics boosts Amplitude's market potential and client base.

Expansion into emerging markets like South Africa increases Amplitude's global footprint.

New tools like Web Experimentation enhance Amplitude's offerings in A/B testing and personalization.

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