Software Development Engineer, Open Data Analytics Engines - Spark

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their analytics team, specifically working on core engines for Athena and EMR services. This role is part of a strategic initiative to enhance AWS's data analytics capabilities, focusing on improving open-source engines like Trino and Spark for serverless environments.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale analytics systems that have already achieved 5x performance improvements through optimizations in query runtime, storage connectors, and compiler modifications. As part of the engines team, you'll be responsible for making deeper changes to the query engine codebase and implementing key features for performance optimization.

AWS, as the world's leading cloud platform, provides an environment where innovation is constant and impact is significant. The role sits within the Utility Computing (UC) organization, which is responsible for foundational services like S3 and EC2, along with continuous product innovations that maintain AWS's industry leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of software development experience and a strong background in system design and architecture. You'll be working with a diverse team that values work-life harmony and promotes an inclusive culture through various employee-led initiatives and learning opportunities.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical coverage. You'll be part of a team that values diverse experiences and perspectives, with strong support for career growth through mentorship and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

The role combines technical depth with strategic importance, offering the chance to influence the future of cloud-based analytics while working with cutting-edge technology and contributing to the open-source community. If you're passionate about large-scale distributed systems and want to make an impact on AWS's analytics capabilities, this role presents an excellent opportunity for career growth and technical challenge.