Senior Software Development Engineer, Aurora Control Plane

Join AWS Aurora team in building revolutionary cloud database services! Aurora is a distributed, fault-tolerant database service that performs up to 5x faster than standard MySQL and 3x faster than PostgreSQL databases. As one of AWS's fastest-growing services, you'll work on the Aurora CP DEX team, focusing on building services for Alameda customers - internal AWS service teams seeking software as a service solutions. The role combines startup-like atmosphere with the resources of the largest cloud provider.

You'll be part of the Utility Computing (UC) organization, which drives AWS's foundational services like S3 and EC2, along with continuous product innovations. The team operates with a flat organizational structure and casual office environment while tackling challenging technical problems at scale. You'll work on building block services that provide specialized functionality for AWS teams, including telemetry gathering, resource health monitoring, and provisioning.

The position offers significant growth opportunities through knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career development resources. AWS values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The company emphasizes work-life harmony with flexible work arrangements.

As a Senior SDE, you'll leverage your technical expertise to optimize software development at massive scale, while staying current with new technologies and industry trends. You'll join a team that's revolutionizing database systems for the cloud, working with customers from successful startups to Global 500 companies who trust AWS's robust suite of products and services.

The role requires strong leadership and technical skills, including experience mentoring teams, architecting systems, and implementing best practices across the full software development lifecycle. You'll work with modern programming languages and contribute to building highly scalable, secure, and customizable services that improve efficiency and reduce costs for AWS teams.