Software Engineer, Growth

Software Engineer · Mid · Full Time

Foster City, CA (Hybrid) In office M,W,FUSD 180k – 250k6mo ago
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Role

What you'll do.

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

What we look for.

Technical

  • Programming Languages

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

  • Database Query Languages

    Experience with SQL for data analysis and reporting

  • Analytics Tools

    Familiarity with instrumentation, analytics platforms like Amplitude, and experimentation frameworks

  • Statistical Thinking

    Comfort with designing and interpreting experiments grounded in statistical analysis

  • Data Analysis

    Experience analyzing user behavior data, cohorts, and engagement metrics

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)

Experience

  • Software Engineering Experience

    3+ years of professional software engineering experience

  • Growth Engineering Background

    Experience building growth-oriented features and conducting experiments

Skills

Required

  • Node.js

    Server-side JavaScript development for backend services

  • Python

    Programming language for data analysis and backend development

  • JavaScript/TypeScript

    Frontend and full-stack development capabilities

  • Go

    High-performance backend development

  • SQL

    Database querying and data analysis

  • Statistical Analysis

    Ability to design and interpret experiments with statistical rigor

  • Data Analysis

    Experience analyzing user behavior and engagement metrics

  • A/B Testing

    Experience with experimentation frameworks and methodologies

Preferred

  • Amplitude

    Nice to have

    Experience with Amplitude analytics platform

  • Growth Engineering

    Nice to have

    Previous experience in growth-focused engineering roles

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

    Nice to have

    Experience working with product, design, and marketing teams

  • Instrumentation

    Nice to have

    Experience with tracking and measurement systems

Tech stack

Languages

JavaScript/TypeScriptNode.jsPythonGoSQL

Tools

AmplitudeA/B Testing FrameworksAnalytics Tools

Other

Statistical Analysis ToolsInstrumentation Systems

Compensation

Pay and benefits.

Base·USD 180,000 – 250,000

Equity·Stock options

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

Process

Interview steps.

  1. 01

    Application Review

    Initial screening of resume and application materials

  2. 02

    Phone/Video Screen

    Initial conversation with hiring team about background and interest

  3. 03

    Technical Interview

    Coding assessment and technical problem-solving evaluation

  4. 04

    Growth Case Study

    Discussion of growth strategies and data analysis approaches

  5. 05

    Team Interviews

    Meetings with potential teammates and cross-functional partners

  6. 06

    Final Interview

    Leadership interview and culture fit assessment

Full posting

Original listing.

Replit is the agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language. With millions of users worldwide, Replit is democratizing software development by removing traditional barriers to application creation.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly technical, data-driven Growth Engineer to help scale our product and expand key user metrics across acquisition, activation, retention, and monetization. Growth Engineering sits at the intersection of engineering, product, and marketing—leveraging code, experimentation, and analytics to uncover opportunities and deliver measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

  • Drive Experimentation & Optimization

    • Design, implement, and analyze rapid A/B and multivariate tests to validate hypotheses and improve key KPIs.

    • Identify bottlenecks in user funnels and develop technical solutions to improve conversion rates throughout the user lifecycle.

    Build and Scale Growth Features

    • Build growth-oriented product features such as onboarding flows, referral systems, and automated engagement loops.

    • Develop scalable code and infrastructure that supports growth initiatives and experimentation frameworks.

    Leverage Data & Metrics

    • Collaborate with data teams to instrument tracking, build dashboards, and derive insights from user behavior data.

    • Use SQL and analytics tools to deeply analyze cohorts, engagement metrics, and experiment outcomes.

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Partner closely with product managers, designers, marketers, and data scientists to align on growth goals and execution plans.

    • Translate business goals into technical requirements and implement pragmatic solutions that drive sustainable growth.

    Continuous Innovation

    • Stay updated on industry trends and growth-oriented technologies and propose new tactics to accelerate growth.

    • Automate repetitive tasks and build internal tools to empower faster experimentation and execution.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).

  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.

  • Strong programming skills (e.g., Node, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go).

  • Experience with data analysis and database query languages (e.g., SQL).

  • Familiarity with instrumentation, analytics tools (e.g., Amplitude), and experimentation frameworks.

  • Comfort with designing and interpreting experiments grounded in statistical thinking.

What Sucess Looks Like:

  • Measurable improvements in user acquisition, onboarding, retention, and activation via experiments.

  • Scalable, well-instrumented growth capabilities that reduce manual effort and increase velocity.

  • Growth strategies and systems that become integrated into product development and long-term planning.

Why Join Us

  • This is a rare opportunity to be among the first engineers on a newly formed Growth team, with significant ownership and influence over both technical direction and product outcomes. You’ll be working on a product that scaled from ~2M to 250M users in under a year, operating in a massive and still largely untapped market. The impact of your work will be visible, measurable, and foundational to how the company grows next.

  • Impact how engineering and product teams scale solutions for millions of users.

  • Competitive compensation and benefits tailored to growth-focused engineers.

This is a full-time role that can be held from our Foster City, CA office. The hybrid role has an in-office requirement of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:

💰 Competitive Salary & Equity

💹 401(k) Program with a 4% match

⚕️ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

🩼 Short Term and Long Term Disability

🚼 Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave

🚗 Commuter Benefits

📱 Monthly Wellness Stipend

🧑‍💻 Autonomous Work Environment

🖥 In Office Set-Up Reimbursement

🏝 Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays

🚀 Quarterly Team Gatherings

☕ In Office Amenities

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Interviewing + Culture at Replit

To achieve our mission of making programming more accessible around the world, we need our team to be representative of the world. We welcome your unique perspective and experiences in shaping this product. We encourage people from all kinds of backgrounds to apply, including and especially candidates from underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.

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