Principal Software Engineer, Aurora Storage

Aurora Storage (Grover) is a cutting-edge, highly available storage service purpose-built for cloud databases at AWS. This Principal Engineer role offers an opportunity to shape the future of cloud database storage technology. You'll be working on a system that provides six-way replicated storage and enables critical functions like transaction logging, crash recovery, and backup/restore for Aurora databases. The role involves designing large-scale resilient storage systems and innovating new technological architectures.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll collaborate with leaders across the database services organization to define both business and architectural vision. The position requires deep technical expertise combined with business acumen to make strategic technology decisions. You'll be responsible for the entire Aurora storage layer architecture, both current and future implementations.

AWS, as the world's leading cloud platform, provides an environment of continuous innovation and learning. The team culture emphasizes work-life harmony, inclusion, and professional growth. You'll have access to extensive knowledge-sharing resources and mentorship opportunities while working on technology that powers some of the world's most successful companies.

The role offers the chance to work with a diverse team of engineers, participate in the entire software development lifecycle, and have direct impact on products used by global customers. You'll be expected to lead by example, tackle complex technical challenges, and help maintain AWS's industry leadership in cloud database services.

This position is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and enjoys mentoring others while working on cutting-edge cloud technology.