Software Development Engineer II – AWS Elastic MapReduce (EMR), AWS EMR Control Plane

AWS EMR Control Plane team is seeking talented engineers to enhance and scale their industry-leading cloud-native big data platform. The role focuses on large-scale distributed systems development, working with technologies like Apache Spark, Hive, HBase, Flink, and Presto. The position offers the opportunity to work alongside senior and principal engineers, developing critical high-performance services and libraries.

The team uses core Java, RESTful microservices, and various AWS services including EC2, S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, and more. As part of the Utility Computing organization, you'll contribute to foundational services like S3 and EC2, while working on specialized security solutions for cloud services.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership opportunities, including driving operational excellence, implementing new features, and solving complex problems. AWS values diverse experiences and work-life harmony, offering mentorship, career growth opportunities, and an inclusive team culture.

Key technologies include Java-based distributed systems, AWS services, and security protocols like Kerberos, TLS, and LDAP. The position offers competitive compensation based on location and experience, along with comprehensive benefits and equity packages.

This role is perfect for engineers passionate about distributed systems who want to scale their skills to AWS level, working on solutions that impact how the world analyzes large data sets across various industries.