Software Development Engineer, AWS RDS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join their Relational Database Service (RDS) SQL Server team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on fundamental Computer Science and Systems problems, focusing on performance optimization, timing, state machine logic, and distributed systems algorithms.

The position is part of AWS Utility Computing (UC), which drives product innovations from foundational services like S3 and EC2 to cutting-edge features that maintain AWS's industry leadership. As a member of this team, you'll be at the forefront of cloud computing technology, working on services that power millions of customers worldwide.

The role offers a unique blend of technical challenges and growth opportunities. You'll be working in a startup-like environment while having the resources and scale of AWS at your disposal. The team values knowledge-sharing and mentorship, with senior members providing one-on-one guidance and thorough code reviews to help you develop your engineering expertise.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing high-impact solutions for a large customer base, participating in technical design discussions, and collaborating across teams to drive business decisions. You'll be working on critical systems that require high availability and reliability, making your contributions directly impact AWS's global customer base.

The team culture emphasizes inclusion and diversity, with various employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. AWS values work-life harmony and provides flexibility in their working culture. The company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, financial, and career development resources.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who are passionate about distributed systems, databases, and cloud computing. You'll be working with a team that celebrates knowledge-sharing, supports professional growth, and strives to become Earth's Best Employer. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year, depending on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on payments.

If you're excited about creating always-on databases in the cloud, solving complex technical challenges, and working with a team that values continuous learning and innovation, this role at AWS RDS could be your next career milestone. Join a team that's dedicated to transforming how businesses worldwide manage and scale their database operations.