Senior Software Development Engineer, Aurora CP - Availability

Amazon Aurora is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Availability team in Vancouver. This role focuses on building and enhancing hyper-scaler database services in the cloud, specifically working on Aurora - a distributed, fault-tolerant database service with MySQL and PostgreSQL compatibility. The position offers an opportunity to impact hundreds of thousands of AWS database users while working on one of AWS's fastest-growing services.

The role involves designing and implementing software components to improve system availability and meet growing customer demands. You'll be part of a team that values work-life balance, knowledge sharing, and mentorship, with most work conducted from the Vancouver office while supporting occasional remote work. The team emphasizes continuous learning and growth, tackling complex technical challenges in distributed systems.

As an SDE III, you'll contribute to architecture decisions, mentor team members, and work on mission-critical systems that power some of the world's largest businesses. The position requires strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for building robust, scalable systems. You'll be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment, while collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver optimal solutions.

The compensation package includes a competitive base salary range of $150,700 to $251,700, plus equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on cloud database technology while working with a supportive team that celebrates knowledge sharing and inclusive culture.