Senior Software Development Engineer - Amazon MSK, Managed Streaming Kafka

Come build the future of data streaming with the Amazon Managed Streaming for Kafka (MSK) team! We are seeking builders for our Amazon MSK service, a fully managed service that makes it easy for customers to build and run applications that use Apache Kafka to process streaming data. As a member of the Amazon MSK team, you will be making significant contributions across the entire technology stack - from APIs and workflows to the core Kafka platform and standalone tools.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of open source and Amazon-internal software. You'll be contributing to both the MSK service and the open-source Kafka community, as upstream compatibility is a core tenet of MSK. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing new features, optimizing performance, prototyping solutions, and building scalable services that can handle millions of transactions per second.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in designing large-scale distributed systems, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and preferably knowledge of streaming technologies like Apache Kafka or Amazon Kinesis. You'll work closely with senior leaders to shape the team's roadmap and collaborate with other engineers to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

As part of AWS's Utility Computing organization, you'll be working on foundational services that power Amazon's cloud infrastructure. This includes working on compute, database, storage, IoT, and platform services that set AWS apart in the industry. The role offers excellent opportunities for career growth through mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and participation in employee-led affinity groups that foster inclusion and diversity.

The position comes with competitive compensation including base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Amazon values work-life harmony and provides flexibility in the working culture. Join us in building the future of cloud computing and data streaming technology while working with some of the most innovative teams in the industry.