Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Kinesis Data Streams

Amazon Kinesis Data Streams is a critical service used by leading brands like Epic Games, Lyft, AirBnB, and Vanguard as their foundation for real-time streaming data processing. As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the AWS Kinesis Data Streams team, you'll be working on a service that processes Gigabytes per second of real-time data for various use cases including gaming analytics, IoT sensor data, financial transactions, and security analytics.

The role offers an opportunity to work with outstanding engineers and leaders in a hyper-growth environment. You'll be involved in refining product requirements, defining architecture, and leading software implementation. The position requires strong technical skills and the ability to mentor others while working on complex distributed systems.

AWS values diverse experiences and work-life harmony. The team culture promotes inclusion through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. You'll have access to extensive career development resources, including mentorship opportunities and continuous learning programs.

The compensation is competitive, ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of AWS's mission to innovate in cloud computing, working with enterprise customers worldwide to solve challenging technical problems at scale.

Key responsibilities include designing and building stable, performant software, leading technical architecture decisions, and working directly with customers. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in distributed systems, excellent communication skills, and a track record of leading engineering initiatives.