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full-timeStaff Software Engineer
Amplitude · Vancouver, BC, Canada
Amplitude is a company that provides an AI‑driven analytics platform used by thousands of product, data and marketing teams to understand user behavior. The role focuses on Nova, Amplitude’s internal OLAP engine that processes trillions of events in real time. The engineer will work across the full stack of the engine, including query planning, columnar storage, encoding, caching, distributed compute and cloud resource management. Day‑to‑day tasks involve designing and implementing new data type support, improving throughput for automated AI‑agent queries, reducing infrastructure cost through JVM tuning, memory management and compression, and building observability to detect expensive queries. The position also includes on‑call responsibilities, incident root‑cause analysis, and mentorship of a small engineering team. It suits candidates with deep experience in building high‑performance distributed systems, strong knowledge of Java/JVM performance, and a focus on reliability, cost efficiency and scalability in cloud environments.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
Key Skills
About the Role Amplitude is the leading AI analytics platform. The Nova OLAP engine processes trillions of events in real time. The Staff Software Engineer will work across the full stack of the OLAP system, influencing technical direction and mentoring a team of ~10 engineers. Responsibilities Build and evolve core query engine infrastructure; work on query planning, columnar storage formats, encoding, compression, caching, and cluster‑level resource management; design new capabilities for warehouse‑imported data types; ensure high‑throughput automated query workloads; own projects to reduce infrastructure cost while maintaining latency and throughput; profile and optimize JVM performance including GC tuning and memory management; build guardrails and observability; strengthen reliability posture and participate in on‑call rotation. Requirements Experience with distributed compute systems; strong knowledge of columnar storage and encoding; expertise in caching strategies; cloud infrastructure experience; JVM performance tuning, GC tuning, memory management, concurrency; ability to design high‑throughput systems; strong problem‑solving and mentorship skills.
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Also mentioned in the listing
| Role | Staff Software Engineer |
|---|---|
| Company | Amplitude |
| Location | Vancouver, BC, Canada |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-22 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
A general guide — the exact steps for this specific listing may vary; check the original posting for details.
- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4Staff Software Engineer at Amplitude: frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Staff Software Engineer role at Amplitude?
- The listing asks for Bachelor's degree; freshers are welcome.
- What skills does the Staff Software Engineer role require?
- The listing highlights Query Planning, Columnar Storage, Encoding, Compression, Caching, Distributed Compute, Cloud Infrastructure, JVM Performance, GC Tuning, Memory Management. Show each of these in a project or past role on your resume.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Amplitude has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Staff Software Engineer position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing gives Vancouver, BC, Canada as the location and does not state a work mode.
- What is the application deadline?
- Amplitude has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Staff Software Engineer role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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