Software Development Engineer III, Aurora

AWS Utility Computing (UC) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Aurora team, focusing on MySQL and Postgres compatible database services. Amazon Aurora combines high-end commercial database performance with open-source cost-effectiveness, delivering 5x better performance than MySQL at 1/10th the price of commercial databases.

The role involves working on the Aurora Storage platform team, building large-scale systems across thousands of servers and multiple worldwide data centers. You'll be responsible for designing and developing critical software components for AWS's industry-leading cloud database services. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape technology, product, and business direction from the ground up in a fast-growing environment.

As a senior engineer, you'll work with diverse teams on challenging technical problems across the entire stack, focusing on service performance, durability, cost, and security. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, database technologies, and the ability to mentor other engineers. You'll be part of AWS's innovative culture, working directly on products that impact hundreds of thousands of users.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including career development opportunities, work-life balance, and an inclusive team culture. AWS values diverse experiences and perspectives, providing various employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. You'll be joining a company that prioritizes innovation, customer focus, and technical excellence while maintaining a startup-like development environment focused on impactful projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about building hyper-scale database services and want to revolutionize cloud database technology while working with a global team of talented professionals.