amo SAS

A Culture of Creation Over Consumption

amo SAS is a Paris-based startup building a new kind of social company. Founded by the original team behind Zenly, amo is on a mission to bring friendship back to the internet. They believe that today's social platforms have become places to consume content from strangers, rather than connect with friends. Their apps—including ID, Bump (a map for friends), and Sugar (a chat canvas)—are designed to foster genuine connections. The culture is rooted in five principles: creation over consumption, simple apps instead of super-apps, prioritizing how a product makes you feel, embracing fun, and loving the city. They thrive in creative chaos, inspired by art, fashion, and emerging technologies.

What You'll Actually Do

Working at amo means you'll be part of a versatile team with "virtually no routine." You will have the freedom and resources to build top-notch products aimed at reaching billions of users. Whether you're an engineer building safety tooling or a designer crafting interaction systems, you'll be deeply involved in the product lifecycle. Expect to work closely with founders and colleagues in a fast-paced environment where ideas are quickly made tangible through prototyping. You'll help build scalable systems and intuitive interfaces that "crack user behavior" and breathe life into the apps.

Compensation & Benefits

amo offers a competitive compensation package for the European market. Software Engineers can expect a median total compensation of around €113K, which includes base salary, stock options, and bonuses. Beyond the financial aspects, the company provides 100% health care coverage and generous parental leave (salary maintained at 100%). One of the standout perks is their vacation policy: 8-9 weeks of total time off per year, including two company-wide shutdowns (two weeks in summer, one in winter) to ensure true unplugging with "no Slack, no email, no FOMO." For international hires, they offer comprehensive relocation support, including visa sponsorship, temporary housing, and French lessons.

The Interview Process

The interview process at amo typically involves multiple stages. For engineering roles, candidates can expect three technical interviews focusing on standard topics and coding tasks (sometimes with a unique twist), followed by a panel interview and a culture fit discussion. While some candidates have praised the process for its interesting technical challenges, others have noted occasional communication issues or delays. The process is designed to assess both technical mastery and alignment with their core values of creativity and teamwork.

Why Join / Why Not

Why Join: If you are passionate about reinventing consumer social apps and want to work with a proven founding team (ex-Zenly), amo offers a rare opportunity. The generous vacation policy, strong relocation support, and a beautiful office in central Paris make it an attractive destination for top talent looking for a vibrant, in-person culture.

Why Not: The strict 5-days-a-week on-site requirement in Paris is a dealbreaker for anyone seeking remote or hybrid flexibility. Additionally, the startup environment is described as "creative chaos" with "no routine," which might not suit those who prefer highly structured, predictable work environments.