Location: Iași/Bucharest, Romania

Employment Type: Full-time, Employment contract (CIM)

Why Join Us?

Amplified is a professional software development agency and product studio. We have specialized in supporting American tech companies and startups. Founded in 2019 with teams in Iasi and Bucharest, Amplified has worked with dozens of fast-growing, well-capitalized, American tech companies who are building across a diverse set of digital spaces: web, mobile, AR/VR, blockchain/crypto, and AI/machine learning. Additionally, Amplified incubates and launches its own consumer products through our internal app studio (Amplified XYZ). We are a fast-growing company that prizes collaboration, speed, and excellence among its team. Our values are honesty, reliability, and growth. We strive to be honest at all times, to be reliable no matter what, and to grow together as a team.

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Who this role is for:

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead engineering teams and drive successful product outcomes for Amplified’s clients and internal projects. You are an elite software developer with a full-stack skillset and experience architecting and maintaining complex systems. In addition to solving complex engineering problems, you will also guide and unblock the broader engineering team to ensure internal alignment and timely delivery. You are a mentor; you enjoy supporting junior colleagues and watching them grow into more senior contributors. You are a strong written and verbal communicator; you are clear and detailed in your communication, and you would rather over-communicate than under-communicate with others. You are also naturally proactive; you want to get ahead of emerging problems and solve them before they become bigger issues. This role is ideal for someone passionate about both leadership and driving technical excellence within a team.

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What you'll do:

• Lead the development and implementation of new software solutions for Amplified clients or internal projects.
• Drive decision-making for system architecture and technology selection.
• Provide strategic input, ensuring team members are aligned with business goals and best practices.
• Solve complex engineering problems to deliver major features, and also ensure long-term scalability, maintainability, and the security of applications.
• Mentor team members to unblock their work and enhance their skills.
• Conduct code reviews, performance reviews, and establish professional development plans.
• Keep up with industry trends and best practices, including new engineering tools and software methods in the tech industry.

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Tech Stack:

• Frontend: React, React Native, TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin
• Backend: Node.js (NestJS, Express), Python
• Data: PostgreSQL, Firebase, MongoDB
• Infra: AWS, GCP, Azure, CI/CD, Jenkins, Cypress, Hasura
• We’re always open to adopting new tech if it makes sense.

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What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience with full-stack development.
• Proficiency in React, React Native, Node.js, or other similar frameworks.
• Proven track record of mentoring, supporting, and improving engineering teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to make sound technical decisions.
• Strong communication skills in English, with a collaborative mindset.

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Perks:

• A supportive and welcoming team, as well as a collaborative work culture
• Engaging projects developed using emerging or advanced technologies.
• Opportunity to work with different programming languages and frameworks.
• Flexibility to work from home, with a casual, results-driven work culture.
• Flexible benefits (1000 RON monthly budget) and premium medical coverage.
• Additional vacation days based on tenure in the team.
• Regular social activities and opportunities for professional growth.

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Apply now to join our team — or reach out to us at join.us@amplified.software

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