Software Development Engineer - Amazon MSK, Managed Streaming Kafka

Amazon Managed Streaming for Kafka (MSK) team is seeking passionate engineers to build and enhance their fully managed service for Apache Kafka. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of open source and AWS-scale cloud services. As a member of the MSK team, you'll contribute to the entire stack - from APIs and workflows to the core Kafka platform and standalone tools. The position involves working with cutting-edge streaming data technologies, making performance improvements, and solving complex problems that affect millions of transactions per second.

The role combines the excitement of open source contribution with the challenge of building enterprise-grade AWS services. You'll be part of a team that values work-life harmony and inclusive culture, while working on technology that powers major companies like Goldman Sachs, New Relic, and Coinbase. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and significant growth opportunities within AWS's innovative environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who are passionate about distributed systems, data streaming, and want to make an impact at both the open source and enterprise levels. You'll work with senior leaders to shape the roadmap of one of AWS's key services while contributing to the broader Kafka community. The role offers exposure to various aspects of large-scale system design, from performance optimization to customer-facing features.

AWS values diverse experiences and provides extensive support for professional growth through mentorship, employee-led affinity groups, and continuous learning opportunities. The position is based in Seattle, offering the chance to work with some of the best minds in cloud computing while building solutions that power modern data streaming applications.