Amazon DynamoDB is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their team working on one of the world's largest distributed database systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging engineering problems in distributed systems at massive scale. DynamoDB is a NoSQL database service that handles petabytes of data with single-digit-millisecond performance, serving major companies like Lyft, Airbnb, and enterprises such as Samsung and Toyota.
As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for pushing DynamoDB's capabilities further, working on complex distributed systems that handle more than 20 million requests per second. The role demands innovative thinking and high-quality engineering solutions. You'll own projects end-to-end, from requirements gathering to implementation and operations.
AWS values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive team culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The company offers flexible work arrangements to support work-life harmony and provides extensive career development opportunities through mentorship and knowledge-sharing resources.
This position is perfect for someone who is deeply technical, team-oriented, and passionate about solving complex distributed systems challenges. You'll work alongside motivated teams of sharp individuals and receive guidance from senior and principal engineers. The role offers the chance to make significant impacts across AWS, Amazon, and the broader tech industry while working on a service that's critical to many of the world's fastest-growing businesses.