Sr Software Development Engineer, AWS Open Data Analytics Engines

AWS is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their analytics team, specifically working on core engines for Athena and EMR services. This role is at the heart of AWS's data analytics capabilities, focusing on enhancing open-source engines like Trino and Spark for serverless environments. The team has achieved impressive 5x performance improvements in the past three years through optimizations in query runtime, storage connectors, and compiler modifications.

This position represents a strategic opportunity in AWS's rapidly growing analytics space. The ideal candidate will be deeply involved in making fundamental improvements to the query engine codebase, while also providing technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers. The role combines hands-on development with architectural decision-making, requiring both technical expertise and leadership skills.

The position sits within AWS Utility Computing (UC), which is responsible for foundational services like S3 and EC2, along with continuous innovation in cloud services. The team values diverse experiences and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive culture through various employee-led initiatives and affinity groups. AWS offers substantial career growth opportunities through knowledge-sharing and mentorship programs.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. AWS emphasizes work-life harmony and provides a flexible working culture. The role is based in Redmond, WA, and offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while solving complex technical challenges in cloud computing.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about distributed systems, data analytics, and open-source technologies, and who want to make a significant impact on products used by customers worldwide.