Software Development Engineer - Amazon MSK, Managed Streaming for 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 contributions to the entire core data plane stack that make up the MSK service, the core Kafka platform, and stand-alone tools that make it easier for Kafka community to operate Kafka better. Your code changes to the Kafka platform will be released back to open source.

You will design and build new features, make performance improvements, identify and investigate new technologies, prototype solutions, build scalable services, and test and review changes to deliver an exceptional customer experience. The role offers a unique opportunity to work on both open source and Amazon-internal software.

The ideal candidate has experience designing large-scale systems supporting millions of transactions per second, enjoys solving complex software problems, and possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience with streaming data technologies like Amazon Kinesis or Apache Kafka, and familiarity with open-source data processing frameworks like Apache Spark, Apache Flink, or Apache Storm is highly valued.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year based on geographic location, plus equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive benefits including medical, financial, and other benefits. AWS values work-life harmony and fosters an inclusive team culture with ongoing learning experiences and career development opportunities.