Database Engineer, Open Data Analytics Engines - Spark Engine Performance

AWS is seeking a Database Engineer to join their analytics team's core engines group. This role focuses on enhancing Athena and EMR services, which leverage open-source engines like Trino and Spark for large-scale analytics. The team has achieved significant improvements in engine performance, delivering 5x better performance through optimizer, query runtime, and storage connector modifications.

The position offers an opportunity to work on strategic initiatives in a growing technical space, making fundamental changes to the query engine codebase. You'll be part of AWS Utility Computing (UC), which delivers foundational services like S3 and EC2, along with continuous product innovations.

The team culture emphasizes knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and inclusive practices. They value diverse experiences and welcome candidates from various backgrounds, including those with non-traditional career paths. AWS provides a supportive environment for career growth, with senior members offering one-on-one mentoring and thorough code reviews.

Working at AWS means joining a company that pioneered cloud computing and continues to innovate. The organization values work-life harmony and offers flexibility in their working culture. You'll have access to employee-led affinity groups, ongoing learning experiences, and various career-advancing resources.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about database engineering, performance optimization, and working with large-scale systems. You'll contribute to services that power businesses from startups to Global 500 companies, making a significant impact on cloud computing technology.