Software Development Engineer, AWS Aurora MySQL

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Software Development Engineer for their Aurora MySQL team to build hyper-scale database services in the cloud. This role focuses on developing and maintaining Amazon Aurora MySQL, a MySQL-compatible relational database engine that delivers up to five times better performance than standard MySQL at a fraction of the cost of commercial databases.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale storage technologies and database systems that operate across thousands of servers in multiple datacenters worldwide. As a core system developer, you'll own the design and development of critical system software components essential to AWS's industry-leading database services.

You'll be joining AWS's Utility Computing (UC) organization, which is responsible for foundational services like Amazon S3 and EC2, along with continuous product innovations in Compute, Database, Storage, IoT, Platform, and Productivity Apps services. The role involves hands-on development at every stage of the software development cycle, from architecture and design to deployment and production monitoring.

The team culture emphasizes knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career growth, with senior members providing one-on-one mentoring and thorough code reviews. AWS values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive environment through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The company prioritizes work-life harmony and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, financial, and career development resources.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about databases and distributed systems who wants to make a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of AWS database service users. The role requires strong technical skills, communication abilities, and a customer-focused mindset.