Senior Software Dev Engineer, Amazon Aurora DSQL

Join the innovative Distributed SQL team at AWS, where we're building revolutionary transactional database technology. This role is within the Control Loop team, focusing on managing heat distribution across the dataplane and ensuring scalable health signal responses. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work with Rust and CDK to develop cutting-edge database solutions.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of databases at Amazon and beyond. You'll be part of AWS Utility Computing (UC), which provides foundational services like S3 and EC2, along with continuous product innovations. The role demands expertise in distributed systems architecture and complex problem-solving.

Working at AWS means joining a team that values diverse experiences and inclusive culture. You'll benefit from employee-led affinity groups, ongoing learning experiences, and events like Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences. The company emphasizes work-life harmony and provides comprehensive support for professional growth through mentorship and career development resources.

The team environment is collaborative and supportive, with experienced members offering one-on-one mentoring and thorough code reviews. You'll work in a startup-like atmosphere, focusing on high-priority projects that directly impact AWS's large customer base. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 per year, depending on location, plus additional benefits including equity and comprehensive medical coverage.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work on challenging technical problems, often solving unprecedented issues across the entire stack. You'll be instrumental in transforming service performance, durability, cost, and security while building high-impact solutions for AWS's global customer base.