Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a MySQL Database Engineer II for their rapidly growing Relational Database Service (RDS) team. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of cloud database services at AWS, working specifically with Aurora & RDS services.
The position combines deep technical expertise with customer advocacy, requiring both strong database engineering skills and excellent communication abilities. You'll be part of a team that values knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and diverse experiences, working on one of AWS's fastest-growing services.
As a Database Engineer, you'll be deeply involved in the engineering process, collaborating with development teams to design and implement features that solve real customer problems. This isn't a traditional DBA role - instead, you'll be building the next generation of cloud database services that power thousands of businesses worldwide.
The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $96,000 to $194,200 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity and comprehensive healthcare. You'll work in either Redmond, WA or East Palo Alto, CA, joining a team that emphasizes work-life harmony and professional growth.
Key technical requirements include deep MySQL expertise, understanding of database internals, systems engineering experience with Linux, and familiarity with multiple database platforms. You'll also need strong scripting abilities and experience working directly with customers.
AWS values diverse experiences and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The role offers significant growth potential, with opportunities to mentor others and develop broader engineering expertise while working on mission-critical systems that power AWS's cloud infrastructure.