Software Development Engineer, Aurora Control Plane (Level 5)

Amazon Aurora is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Control Plane team, working on one of AWS's fastest-growing database services. This role focuses on building and enhancing hyper-scaler database services in the cloud, specifically working with Aurora, a distributed, fault-tolerant database service that provides high-performance MySQL and PostgreSQL compatibility at a fraction of traditional costs.

The position offers an opportunity to work on systems that impact hundreds of thousands of users, with Aurora delivering 5x the throughput of MySQL and 3x of PostgreSQL. As an SDE II on the Aurora Control Plane team, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing software components that help continuously improve and evolve the service to meet growing customer demands.

The team values work-life balance and maintains a collaborative environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Most work is conducted from the Vancouver offices, with support for occasional remote work. The team has a structured onboarding process and supports professional development through carefully planned project assignments that align with each member's career growth.

Key technical aspects include working with distributed systems, database technologies, and cloud infrastructure. You'll be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment, and will work closely with customers and stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet their needs.

The role requires strong technical skills, experience with scalable and fault-tolerant systems, and excellent communication abilities. You'll be joining a team that values continuous learning, problem-solving, and maintaining high engineering standards. The position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $114,800 to $191,800 per year, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about database technologies and want to make a significant impact on a service used by some of the world's largest businesses.