Software Development Engineer III, Aurora

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Senior Software Engineer
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Description For Software Development Engineer III, Aurora

AWS Aurora team is seeking experienced software engineers to join their Storage platform team. This role focuses on building large-scale database systems that span thousands of servers across multiple global data centers. Aurora is a MySQL and PostgreSQL-compatible relational database service that offers superior performance at a fraction of traditional commercial database costs. The position offers an opportunity to work on core systems development, designing and building critical components for cloud-based database services. Team members will contribute to a startup-like environment within AWS, working on innovative solutions that directly impact hundreds of thousands of users. The role combines technical expertise with leadership opportunities, including mentoring other engineers. AWS values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The position offers work-life harmony and the chance to work on groundbreaking technology that powers AWS's industry-leading database services. Successful candidates will contribute to building hyper-scale database services while revolutionizing cloud database architecture.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer III, Aurora

  • Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain innovative software solutions
  • Build high-quality, highly available, always-on products
  • Research implementations for best possible customer experiences
  • Create metrics and implement automation improvements
  • Participate in design discussions and code review
  • Work cross-functionally to help drive business decisions
  • Resolve root cause of software defects

Requirements For Software Development Engineer III, Aurora

MySQL
PostgreSQL
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)
  • 5+ years of full software development life cycle experience (preferred)

Benefits For Software Development Engineer III, Aurora

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Career advancement resources
  • Knowledge-sharing opportunities
  • Mentorship programs
  • Work-life harmony
  • Flexible working culture
  • Diverse and inclusive team culture
  • Employee-led affinity groups

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