System Development Engineer, AWS Database Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a System Development Engineer to join their Database Services team in either Herndon, VA, or Arlington, VA. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work with AWS's suite of database offerings including Aurora, DynamoDB, EMR, OpenSearch, RDS, and Redshift - services that form a crucial part of today's internet infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will join a world-class technical team, working alongside top engineers and technical managers while developing their skills at one of technology's most innovative companies. This position requires strong Linux and networking fundamentals, with experience in large-scale distributed environments. You'll be responsible for deep-dive troubleshooting, conducting technical post-mortems, and building solutions that scale across thousands of devices.

AWS values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The company emphasizes work-life harmony and provides extensive opportunities for mentorship and career growth. This role requires an active TS/SCI security clearance and offers the chance to work on some of the largest distributed systems in the world.

The position combines technical expertise with customer interaction, as you'll work directly with AWS's most demanding customers to address their needs across the full suite of services. You'll need to be both technically proficient and able to make work enjoyable, aligning with Amazon's credo of "Work hard. Have fun. Make history."

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves coding, has a deep understanding of systems, and wants to make a significant impact on technology that powers a substantial portion of the internet. The role offers the chance to work on challenging technical problems while contributing to solutions that operate at massive scale.