Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Aurora MySQL Engine

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Aurora MySQL Engine team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to revolutionize cloud database services and make a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of AWS users.

AWS Aurora is a MySQL-compatible relational database engine that combines high-end commercial database performance with open-source simplicity and cost-effectiveness. The role involves architecting and implementing highly scalable distributed database systems that ensure optimal availability, reliability, and performance.

As a Senior SDE, you'll work hands-on with cutting-edge technology, solving complex technical challenges across the entire stack. The position includes mentoring other engineers and contributing to the team's technical direction. AWS values work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and a supportive on-call rotation (typically three days monthly).

The team culture emphasizes inclusion and diversity, with ten employee-led affinity groups and regular learning experiences. AWS provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, financial, and retirement plans. Career growth is prioritized through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and carefully assigned projects that help engineers develop new skills.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus equity and benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about databases, distributed systems, and cloud computing to join a leading team at AWS.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of professional software development experience, strong system design skills, and a track record of technical leadership. You'll be part of a team that values knowledge sharing, thorough code reviews, and continuous learning. If you're excited about building the future of cloud database services while working with a supportive team, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges and career growth opportunities.