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Amplitude
The Senior Solutions Engineer at Amplitude operates as technical quarterback for strategic enterprise opportunities. Time allocation: deal execution (70%) — leading technical evaluation phases for deals ranging from $100K to $1M+ ARR, conducting deep discovery to map prospect workflows and tech stack dependencies, designing and executing hands-on proof-of-concepts that prove value within the prospect’s actual data, handling technical objections related to data architecture and integration complexity, presenting to C-level executives translating technical capabilities into ROI narratives. Internal collaboration (20%) — partnering with Product Management on feature gaps affecting deal velocity, working with Customer Success on smooth handoffs, mentoring junior SEs. Thought leadership (10%) — contributing to competitive intelligence on tools like Google Analytics 4, Adobe Analytics, Mixpanel; developing reusable demo assets and proof-of-concept frameworks. Required: 5+ years in software pre-sales (SE, Sales Consulting, or technical Account Management); fluency with product analytics concepts (event tracking, cohort analysis, funnel optimization); comfort architecting integrations across modern data stacks; strong customer-facing presence at executive levels. Compensation: $168,000-$252,000 OTE based on geographic location and experience.
Role context
Senior Solutions Engineers at product analytics platforms serve as the technical quarterback for the most strategic enterprise opportunities. At Amplitude, this role partners with Account Executives to win complex multi-stakeholder deals by translating product capabilities into business outcomes that matter to Product, Marketing, and Analytics leaders. Day-to-day involves leading technical discovery, architecting custom proof-of-concept implementations, and serving as a trusted advisor to prospects navigating their digital analytics strategy. Technical credibility plus business acumen directly influences annual pipeline. Amplitude serves 4,700+ customers including Atlassian, Burger King, NBCUniversal, and Square. Compensation $168,000-$252,000 OTE — combining base salary plus sales commissions.
Quick facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical deal size for Senior SEs at Amplitude?
Senior Solutions Engineers at Amplitude lead technical evaluations for enterprise deals ranging from $100K to $1M+ ARR. Smaller commercial deals are handled by Mid-Market SEs. Senior SEs typically own 3-8 active strategic deals simultaneously, each with 3-6 month sales cycles involving C-level executives, technical evaluators, and procurement teams. Each deal requires custom POC implementation that demonstrates Amplitude's value within the prospect's actual data.
How does Amplitude's SE role differ from a Solutions Architect at a cloud company?
Solutions Architects at cloud companies (AWS, GCP, Azure) typically focus on long-term architectural design for enterprise customers — often post-sale, helping deploy and scale infrastructure. Amplitude SEs operate pre-sale: leading discovery, architecting POCs, handling objections, closing technical evaluations. The skill overlap is significant (both require deep technical depth and customer presence), but SE roles are more sales-cycle-focused; SA roles are more deployment-focused.
What is the OTE breakdown at Amplitude Senior SE level?
Total OTE of $168,000-$252,000 typically combines a base salary (around 70% of OTE) with variable commission (around 30%) tied to team and individual sales attainment. Top performers can earn well above OTE through accelerators and President's Club bonuses. New-hire equity (RSUs) typically adds $40,000-$120,000 in total annual compensation. Geographic location affects base — NYC and SF higher than mid-tier cities.