Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Aurora MySQL Engine

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$151,300 - $261,500
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Senior Software Engineer
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5+ years of experience
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Description For 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.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Aurora MySQL Engine

  • Build hyper-scale database services in the cloud
  • Design and implement highly scalable distributed database systems
  • Solve challenging technical problems at every layer of the stack
  • Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain innovative software solutions
  • Build high-quality, highly available, always-on products
  • Participate in design discussions and code reviews
  • Work cross-functionally to help drive business decisions
  • Mentor other engineers

Requirements For Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Aurora MySQL Engine

MySQL
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)
  • 5+ years of full software development life cycle experience (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Aurora MySQL Engine

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
401k
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work-life balance focus
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Learning and development resources

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