2025 Software Development Engineer - Databases (m/w/d)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking innovative Software Development Engineers to join their Databases team in Berlin. This role offers an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to work on cutting-edge, scalable services technology that impacts millions of customers worldwide. As an SDE, you'll be at the forefront of creating new products and services, working in an environment where innovation cycles are measured in weeks, not years.

The position focuses on building distributed storage and database systems that are crucial to AWS's infrastructure. You'll be working with experienced Amazonians across different disciplines, designing and implementing solutions that need to be both scalable and fault-tolerant. The role requires strong technical fundamentals and offers exposure to complex distributed systems challenges.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has recently completed their computer science degree and is passionate about databases and distributed systems. You'll be working in an agile environment where customer obsession is part of the company DNA, and you'll get to see the direct impact of your work on AWS's global customer base.

The role combines theoretical knowledge with practical implementation, requiring skills in programming languages like Java or Rust, along with database concepts. You'll be involved in the complete software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment, while working with some of the most sophisticated distributed computing systems in the industry.

Amazon offers a collaborative environment where you can learn from experienced engineers while contributing to significant technical challenges. The company's leadership principles, including Customer Obsession and Think Big, guide the work, making it an ideal place for ambitious engineers who want to make a real impact while growing their careers.