Amazing Initiative that is well funded and attracts innovative top talent - Anonymous employee Amplify Employee Review

5.0
14 Nov 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are some very smart people working there and they set the bar pretty high for their technology hires. Their technology set is cutting edge, utilizing cutting edge open source tools and agile methodology. The "Tablet" Manhattan division (Amplify Access) is way kool and they are an amazing group that have maintained an agile start-up culture. The VP of Engineering is about as good as a resource/leader as you can get to be orchestrating this amazing product.

Cons

I think the challenge when you have a strongly supported initiative that is growing fast, you experience growing pains. I think it's important for HR management to have a high vision rather than a limited micro-management "compliance" approach. This is crucial in establishing the right programs and foundation for continued growth of the organization as a whole. Without a bird's eye view, this is impossible. Also HR is responsible for creating and supporting a modern, friendly and fun culture for the entire organization.

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Multiple opportunities to learn and grow, flexible schedule, excellent, hard-working colleagues.

Cons

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Amplify Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your ongoing dedication to Amplify! We appreciate your feedback and have passed your review on to our management team.
2.0
9 Jun 2026
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Pros

There are some very dedicated, talented and well intentioned people who work there. For awhile it felt like the organization was building and doing great things. The salary felt fairly competitive with the industry standard.

Cons

Don't look too closely under the hood if you don't want to stop believing in the illusion. The product is no longer as strong as it once was, the PD and CS have gone way downhill, they care more about profit than people and they are no longer mission driven but success and money driven. They talk a good game, but many people there are ruthless so watch your back. They do a good job of making you feel like it's the best place to work and you are lucky to be there, for awhile, but when the blook is off the rose, watch out.

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Amplify Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback and for the many years you spent at Amplify. Your perspective is important, and we’ve shared your review with leadership.
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