Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Aurora MySQL Engine

Amazon Aurora is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their MySQL Engine team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to revolutionize cloud database technology at AWS, working 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 hyper-scale database services that directly impact hundreds of thousands of AWS customers. You'll be working on architecting, designing, and implementing highly scalable distributed database systems that provide industry-leading availability, reliability, and performance guarantees.

AWS values work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and an inclusive team culture. The role includes on-call responsibilities (typically three days monthly) and involves solving customer-reported issues. The team emphasizes fault tolerance and root cause analysis to minimize operational disruptions.

You'll join a diverse, collaborative environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. The team comprises various experience levels and tenures, providing opportunities for both learning and teaching. Senior members engage in one-on-one mentoring and constructive code reviews, focusing on career growth through challenging projects.

As part of AWS's Utility Computing organization, you'll contribute to foundational services like S3 and EC2, while working alongside teams developing cutting-edge innovations in cloud computing. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to shape the future of cloud database technology at the world's leading cloud platform.

Key technical responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable solutions, participating in architecture discussions, conducting code reviews, and building high-availability systems. You'll work in a startup-like environment where priorities focus on delivering maximum impact to customers while maintaining Amazon's high standards for engineering excellence.