Software Engineer, Growth

Replit3 months ago

Location

Foster City, CA (Hybrid) In office M,W,F

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 180,000 – 250,000

Level

Mid

Role

Software Engineer

Posted

Jan 6, 2026

Full TimeMid

The role

Summary

Replit is seeking a Growth Engineer to join their newly formed Growth team, working at the intersection of engineering, product, and marketing to scale user metrics across acquisition, activation, retention, and monetization. This role involves building experimentation frameworks, developing growth-oriented features, and leveraging data analytics to drive measurable impact for a platform that scaled from 2M to 250M users in under a year.

What you'll do

Design and Implement A/B Tests: Create rapid A/B and multivariate tests to validate hypotheses and improve key performance indicators

Build Growth-Oriented Features: Develop onboarding flows, referral systems, and automated engagement loops to drive user growth

Optimize User Conversion Funnels: Identify bottlenecks in user funnels and develop technical solutions to improve conversion rates

Develop Scalable Infrastructure: Build code and infrastructure that supports growth initiatives and experimentation frameworks

Analyze User Behavior Data: Use SQL and analytics tools to analyze cohorts, engagement metrics, and experiment outcomes

Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with product managers, designers, marketers, and data scientists on growth goals and execution

Instrument Tracking Systems: Work with data teams to build dashboards and derive insights from user behavior data

Automate Growth Processes: Build internal tools and automate repetitive tasks to enable faster experimentation and execution

Translate Business Goals to Technical Solutions: Convert business objectives into technical requirements and implement pragmatic solutions

Stay Current with Growth Technologies: Research industry trends and propose new tactics to accelerate sustainable growth

What we look for

Technical

Programming LanguagesStrong skills in Node.js, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Go

Database Query LanguagesExperience with SQL for data analysis and reporting

Analytics ToolsFamiliarity with instrumentation, analytics platforms like Amplitude, and experimentation frameworks

Statistical ThinkingComfort with designing and interpreting experiments grounded in statistical analysis

Data AnalysisExperience analyzing user behavior data, cohorts, and engagement metrics

Education

Bachelor's DegreeComputer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)

Experience

Software Engineering Experience3+ years of professional software engineering experience

Growth Engineering BackgroundExperience building growth-oriented features and conducting experiments

Skills

Required skills

Node.jsServer-side JavaScript development for backend services

PythonProgramming language for data analysis and backend development

JavaScript/TypeScriptFrontend and full-stack development capabilities

GoHigh-performance backend development

SQLDatabase querying and data analysis

Statistical AnalysisAbility to design and interpret experiments with statistical rigor

Data AnalysisExperience analyzing user behavior and engagement metrics

A/B TestingExperience with experimentation frameworks and methodologies

Nice to have

AmplitudeExperience with Amplitude analytics platform

Growth EngineeringPrevious experience in growth-focused engineering roles

Cross-functional CollaborationExperience working with product, design, and marketing teams

InstrumentationExperience with tracking and measurement systems

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 180,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Equity

Competitive base salary with equity compensation package

401(k) Program

Retirement savings plan with 4% company matching contribution

Health Insurance

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage

Disability Insurance

Short-term and long-term disability protection

Paid Leave

Paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave policies

Commuter Benefits

Transportation assistance for commuting to the office

Monthly Wellness Stipend

Monthly allowance for wellness and health-related expenses

Flexible Time Off

Flexible time off policy plus company holidays

Office Setup Reimbursement

Reimbursement for home office setup and equipment

Team Gatherings

Quarterly team building events and gatherings

Office Amenities

In-office amenities and facilities for hybrid workers

Interview process

1
Application Review — Initial screening of resume and application materials
2
Phone/Video Screen — Initial conversation with hiring team about background and interest
3
Technical Interview — Coding assessment and technical problem-solving evaluation
4
Growth Case Study — Discussion of growth strategies and data analysis approaches
5
Team Interviews — Meetings with potential teammates and cross-functional partners
6
Final Interview — Leadership interview and culture fit assessment