Sr. Software Development Engineer - Amazon Redshift, Query Processing

World's leading cloud company providing fully managed cloud data warehouse services through Amazon Redshift.
$151,300 - $261,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Sr. Software Development Engineer - Amazon Redshift, Query Processing

Amazon Redshift, one of the world's leading fully managed cloud data warehouses, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Query Processing team. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that process exabytes of data for thousands of enterprise customers worldwide.

The position focuses on the heart of Redshift's data plane, working with massive parallel execution engines. As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and building systems that impact Redshift clusters globally, while taking ownership of the product vision and leading technical initiatives.

The team strongly emphasizes work-life balance, understanding that success comes from maintaining energy in both professional and personal spheres. They offer flexible working hours and support individual work-life integration preferences. The collaborative environment features a diverse mix of experience levels, promoting knowledge sharing and mentorship opportunities.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing new features, converting complex requirements into valuable customer solutions, and owning the complete development lifecycle from design to operations. You'll also play a crucial leadership role, mentoring team members and participating in hiring decisions.

The role requires strong technical expertise in distributed systems, databases, and large-scale software development. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology in cloud computing, helping shape the future of data analytics for organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

The compensation package is comprehensive, including a competitive base salary, equity, potential sign-on bonuses, and full benefits. The team culture promotes continuous learning, professional growth, and technical excellence while maintaining a supportive and collaborative environment.

This position offers the unique opportunity to work on technology that directly impacts how businesses worldwide make critical decisions through data analytics. If you're passionate about distributed systems, data processing, and building scalable solutions while leading and mentoring others, this role provides the perfect platform to advance your career while making a significant impact in the cloud computing industry.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Development Engineer - Amazon Redshift, Query Processing

  • Build systems that benefit Redshift clusters across the world
  • Take ownership of product vision by defining new features and architecture
  • Convert complex requirements into meaningful projects
  • Own end-to-end deliverables from design to operations
  • Lead engineers on substantial projects
  • Mentor team members and participate in hiring
  • Work on query processing and massive parallel execution engine

Requirements For Sr. Software Development Engineer - Amazon Redshift, Query Processing

  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Experience with full software development life cycle
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Benefits For Sr. Software Development Engineer - Amazon Redshift, Query Processing

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work-life balance focus
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments

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