Chief Information Security Officer - CISO

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Amplitude is a leading digital analytics platform that helps companies unlock the power of their products. More than 3,500 customers, including Atlassian, Jersey Mike’s, NBCUniversal, Shopify, and Under Armour, rely on Amplitude to gain self-service visibility into the entire customer journey. Amplitude guides companies every step of the way as they capture data they can trust, uncover clear insights about customer behavior, and take faster action. When teams understand how people are using their products, they can deliver better product experiences that drive growth. 

As an organization, we approach challenges with humility, take ownership of our contributions, and embrace a growth mindset that pushes us to constantly improve ourselves, each other, and the value we bring to customers and partners.

Amplitude’s Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Amplitude believes that diversity enables the creation of better products, improves the ability to solve complex problems, and drives more powerful solutions. We strive to create an environment of inclusion—one focused on psychological safety, empathy, and human connection—that will allow employees of all backgrounds to thrive.

Position Overview 

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Amplitude, you will be responsible for developing and executing the security vision, strategy, and programs that protect our organization’s and our customers’ data. This executive leadership role is critical to ensuring that we maintain strong security measures in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will serve as the company’s top security and privacy expert, working closely with other executive team members to embed best-in-class security practices into Amplitude’s products, services, and internal operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Security Strategy & Leadership 

○ Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security strategy aligned with Amplitude’s business goals and risk tolerance. 

○ Provide thought leadership on emerging threats, compliance requirements, and industry best practices. 

○ Communicate effectively with the executive team and Board of Directors regarding security risks, plans, and performance. 

1. Risk Management & Compliance 

○ Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risks across the organization and its product lines. 

○ Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA) and customer contractual requirements.

○ Establish policies and procedures to meet compliance and governance standards, including documentation and ongoing audits. 

1. Security Architecture & Technology 

○ Work closely with engineering, product, and IT teams to integrate security controls into Amplitude’s products and internal infrastructure. 

○ Evaluate and adopt security tools and technologies to strengthen Amplitude’s defense posture. 

○ Regularly review and update technical security solutions to address new threats and vulnerabilities. 

1. Incident Response & Threat Intelligence 

○ Oversee the development and execution of incident response plans and escalation procedures. 

○ Lead and coordinate investigations into security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and thorough post-incident reviews. 

○ Stay informed on emerging threats and share relevant intelligence with internal teams to proactively address new risks. 

1. Team Management & Development 

○ Build and lead the Information Security team, attracting and retaining top security talent. 

○ Foster a high-performance culture with an emphasis on collaboration, communication, and professional development. 

○ Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the team’s success and continuously improve security outcomes. 

1. Security Awareness & Culture 

○ Champion a culture of security awareness across the organization. 

○ Develop and deliver training programs for employees, contractors, and partners to ensure a high level of security hygiene. 

○ Promote a “security by design” mindset within product, engineering, and operations teams. 

Qualifications 

• Education & Experience 

○ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. 

○ 10+ years of progressive experience in information security, with a proven track record of leadership at the executive level. 

• Technical Expertise 

○ Deep understanding of security technologies, protocols, and frameworks (e.g., encryption, SIEM, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust). 

○ Experience with Cloud Security (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker).

○ Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps methodologies. 

• Leadership & Communication 

○ Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse security team. 

○ Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex security issues and solutions to non-technical stakeholders. 

○ Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership, drive consensus, and make informed decisions under pressure. 

• Compliance & Governance 

○ Experience navigating compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and regulatory environments. 

○ Strong track record of implementing risk management strategies and achieving measurable security outcomes. 

• Certifications (Preferred) 

○ CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other relevant industry certifications. 

Who We Are

The Company: Amplitude is filled with humble, life-long learners who are eager to help one another and the company succeed. Our values of growth mindset, ownership, and humility are core to the way we work: we’re tenacious in the face of challenges, we take the initiative to solve problems that drive our shared success, and we operate from a place of empathy and openness, seeking to understand many points of view. 

The Product: Amplitude is a digital analytics platform—we help companies capture data they can trust, uncover clear insights about customer behavior, and take faster action. This empowers teams to build better product experiences that drive business growth. We’re super proud of what we’ve built and continue to expand: a platform that empowers companies to thrive in the digital era.

We care about the well-being of our team: We offer competitive pay and benefits packages that reflect our commitment to the health and well-being of our Ampliteers.

Some of our benefit programs include:

• Excellent ​medical, ​dental and ​​vision insurance coverages, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employee ​medical, ​​dental,​ ​​​​​​​​vision on select plans
• Flexible time off, ​p​aid holidays, and more
• Generous stipends to spend on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness (monthly), commuter transit/parking (monthly), learning and development (quarterly), home office equipment (annual), and much more
• Excellent Parental benefits including​:​ 12-20 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Carrot Fertility Benefits/Adoption/Surrogacy support, Back-up Child Care support 
• Mental health and wellness benefits including no cost employee access to Modern Health coaching & therapy Sessions and high quality physician office experience via One Medical membership (select U.S. locations only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program​ (ESPP)​

Other fun facts about Amplitude: 

• We were recognized in the Newsweek Excellence Index 2024.
• Our customers love us! They've said we're the #1 product analytics solution for 15 quarters in a row on G2.
• We're focused on growth. Check us out in Deloitte’s 2023 Technology Fast 500™
• We care A LOT about product innovation. Fast Company called us the #3 most innovative enterprise company in the world.
• We invest in our people. We offer mentorship programs, management training, and wellness initiatives. 
• We give back to our communities. We give every Ampliteer a charitable giving grant and paid volunteer time off. 
• We were founded in 2012, went public via a direct listing in September 2021, and are now trading under the ticker $AMPL. 
• We’re a global and fast-growing team! We have employees around the world and offices in San Francisco (HQ), New York, Vancouver, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Singapore, and Tokyo.
• Our mascot is the datamonster, who loves to chow down on numbers, charts, and graphs. Nom nom.

Amplitude provides equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

This role is eligible for equity, benefits and other forms of compensation.

Based on legislation in California, the following details are for individuals who will work for Amplitude in San Francisco Bay Area of California. Salary range: $390,000 - $750,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission) plus equity.

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Staying Safe - Protect Yourself From Recruitment Fraud
We are aware of individuals and entities fraudulently representing themselves as Amplitude recruiters and/or hiring managers. Amplitude will never ask for financial information or payment, or for personal information such as bank account number or social security number during the job application or interview process. Any emails from the Amplitude recruiting team will come from an @amplitude.com email address. You can learn more about how to protect yourself from these types of fraud by referring to this article. Please exercise caution and cease communications if something feels suspicious about your interactions.

Amplitude is a leading digital analytics platform that helps companies unlock the power of their products. More than 3,500 customers, including Atlassian, Jersey Mike’s, NBCUniversal, Shopify, and Under Armour, rely on Amplitude to gain self-service visibility into the entire customer journey. Amplitude guides companies every step of the way as they capture data they can trust, uncover clear insights about customer behavior, and take faster action. When teams understand how people are using their products, they can deliver better product experiences that drive growth. 

As an organization, we approach challenges with humility, take ownership of our contributions, and embrace a growth mindset that pushes us to constantly improve ourselves, each other, and the value we bring to customers and partners.

Amplitude’s Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Amplitude believes that diversity enables the creation of better products, improves the ability to solve complex problems, and drives more powerful solutions. We strive to create an environment of inclusion—one focused on psychological safety, empathy, and human connection—that will allow employees of all backgrounds to thrive.

By applying for this job, you acknowledge that Amplitude processes your personal data in accordance with the Amplitude Applicant Privacy Notice.

Staying Safe - Protect Yourself From Recruitment Fraud
We are aware of individuals and entities fraudulently representing themselves as Amplitude recruiters and/or hiring managers. Amplitude will never ask for financial information or payment, or for personal information such as bank account number or social security number during the job application or interview process. Any emails from the Amplitude recruiting team will come from an @amplitude.com email address. You can learn more about how to protect yourself from these types of fraud by referring to this article. Please exercise caution and cease communications if something feels suspicious about your interactions.