Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Aurora MySQL Engine

Amazon Aurora is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their MySQL Engine team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to revolutionize cloud database services, working on a MySQL-compatible relational database engine that delivers 5x better performance than standard MySQL at a fraction of commercial database costs.

The position involves architecting and implementing highly scalable distributed database systems, with direct impact on hundreds of thousands of AWS users. You'll be working in a team that values both technical excellence and mentorship, with opportunities to build critical components while helping grow other engineers.

AWS offers a strong culture of inclusion with ten employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The team emphasizes work-life balance, offering flexible hours and a collaborative approach to on-call duties (typically three days monthly). You'll participate in building fault-tolerant systems and solving challenging technical problems.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong background in system architecture and team leadership. This is an opportunity to shape the future of cloud database technology while working with industry-leading professionals in a supportive environment that promotes both personal and professional growth.

Join us to be part of a team that's transforming the database industry and making a significant impact on cloud computing technology.