Senior Software Development Engineer, Aurora PostgreSQL

Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their innovative database services team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on one of AWS's fastest-growing services, building hyper-scale database solutions that impact hundreds of thousands of users.

The position is part of the Aurora PostgreSQL Engine team, focusing on developing large-scale database systems that operate across thousands of servers worldwide. You'll be working with one of the most senior teams in AWS, tackling complex challenges in distributed systems, concurrency, database internals, caching, query optimization, and performance engineering.

As a senior engineer, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Design and implement critical system components for cloud-native database services
• Work with cutting-edge technology in distributed systems and database architecture
• Collaborate with experienced engineers who are eager to mentor and build software together
• Contribute to innovative solutions that are patented and presented at global conferences
• Have direct impact on AWS's database services used by customers worldwide

The team culture emphasizes knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and work-life harmony. AWS values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive environment through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. The company offers competitive compensation ($151,300 - $261,500 base salary range) plus equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about databases, distributed systems, and building scalable solutions. You'll be part of a team that's revolutionizing how databases are built for the cloud while working on some of the most challenging problems in the industry.