The best people I've ever worked with! - Software Engineer Amplitude Employee Review

5.0
Oct 11, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The team is incredibly talented and a lot of fun to work with. At the same time, they are pretty humble and always willing to help, so it's been a great opportunity for me to learn a lot of new skills and technologies. What always amazes me though is how well people get along cross-team. I think it gives a really strong feeling of unity across the company as a whole. Hopefully it stays that way even as the team continues to grow. In terms of the work, you definitely get a lot of responsibility and are encouraged to take ownership of what you work on, which is a plus for me. The technical challenges are also pretty interesting. Management is also pretty responsive and constantly seeks feedback for things to improve. It's been great seeing a lot of that feedback acted on.

Cons

The work can be demanding at times. It's the flip side to having a large impact and a lot of responsibility at a smaller company. Taking time off to recharge and spend time with family is encouraged, but it doesn't change the fact that sometimes you might need a long night to get things done. Personally I'm ok with it, but it's not for everyone. Definitely something to consider when joining any start up. The perks & benefits are solid, but they aren't as nice relative to those of some other technology companies in the bay area that I hear about. Not a con for me, but wanted to note it since it might be for other people I guess.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

1- Free Lunch in office everyday 2- Plenty of Snacks/Drinks available in office (doritos/cheetos/hint/cokes/etc) 3- Super Helpful teammates, good vision for company's growth 4- Flexible work location 5- Commute benefits/learning benefits/fitness benefits - all provided 6- Quarterly great team events

Cons

1- Office Location is in SOMA (not the best of the locations to leave office late)

2.0
May 8, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Employees are encouraged to explore AI and automation tools, which creates strong opportunities to build future-relevant skills and experiment with process improvements beyond traditional role boundaries.

Cons

There can be a strong culture around visibility and perception here. In practice, employees often learn that highly visible work tends to carry more weight in performance and compensation discussions than work happening behind the scenes. It creates an environment where people naturally optimize for exposure rather than long-term process improvement. For prospective employees, especially those who prefer impact-driven work over visibility-driven work, It's worth thinking carefully about whether this environment aligns with your working style and career expectations.

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