Software Development Engineer, Open Data Analytics - Engines (Level 5)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Open Data Analytics (ODA) organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their mission of building the world's premier cloud Big Data processing platform. This role is within the ODA engines team, focusing on services like EMR and Athena that leverage open source engines such as Apache Spark and Trino, along with datalake formats including Apache Iceberg, Hudi, and Delta.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that has already achieved 5x performance improvements through optimizations in query runtime, storage connectors, and compiler modifications. You'll be at the forefront of implementing enterprise features and contributing to open-source communities.

As a key member of the Engines team, you'll shape technical direction, influence design decisions, and drive innovations in query engines and table format integrations. The role demands expertise in performance optimization, feature development, and security hardening across the entire stack.

AWS, as part of Amazon's Utility Computing organization, provides foundational services like S3 and EC2, consistently releasing innovative products that maintain AWS's industry leadership. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location, plus equity and additional compensation components.

The culture emphasizes work-life harmony, diversity, and inclusion, with various employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. Career growth is supported through mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and professional development resources. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about big data, distributed systems, and open-source collaboration to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing technical space.