Software Development Engineer III, Aurora

AWS Utility Computing (UC) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Aurora database team, a cutting-edge service that provides MySQL and PostgreSQL compatibility with superior performance and cost-effectiveness. This role is part of the Aurora Storage platform team, focusing on building large-scale systems that span thousands of servers across global data centers.

The position offers an opportunity to work on Amazon Aurora, a revolutionary database service that delivers up to five times better performance than MySQL at one-tenth the cost of commercial databases. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining critical components of AWS's industry-leading database services, specifically designed for cloud architecture.

As a senior engineer, you'll contribute to building rock-solid components while also mentoring other engineers. The role requires exceptional software development skills, strong communication abilities, leadership qualities, and a customer-focused mindset. You'll be working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment within AWS, where you'll have direct impact on hundreds of thousands of users.

The position involves collaboration across diverse teams and projects, working on challenging technical problems that often haven't been solved before. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining innovative software solutions that transform service performance, durability, cost, and security. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, database technologies, and cloud computing.

AWS values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. The company offers strong work-life harmony and provides resources for career development and mentorship. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to shape the future of cloud database technology while working with a global team of talented professionals.