Senior Software Development Engineer- AWS Aurora, Aurora

Amazon Aurora MySQL is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their team working on revolutionary cloud database services. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a MySQL-compatible relational database engine that delivers up to 5x better performance than standard MySQL at a fraction of the cost of commercial databases.

The position involves building and maintaining large-scale database services that operate across thousands of servers in multiple datacenters worldwide. As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing highly scalable distributed database systems with strict availability, reliability, and performance requirements.

The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, offering opportunities to influence system architecture while remaining deeply involved in the implementation. You'll work through the entire software development lifecycle, from initial design to production deployment and monitoring. The team operates in a startup-like environment, focusing on high-impact projects that directly affect AWS's global customer base.

Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, financial, and other benefits. The company strongly values work-life balance and provides flexibility in working hours. The team culture emphasizes inclusion, knowledge sharing, and mentorship, with opportunities to work alongside experienced engineers and help shape the future of cloud database technology.

This is an ideal position for an experienced software engineer passionate about databases and distributed systems, who wants to make a significant impact on a product used by hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide. The role offers excellent growth opportunities, including technical leadership, mentorship, and the chance to work on cutting-edge cloud database technology.