Software Development Engineer III, Aurora

Amazon Aurora is seeking a Software Development Engineer III to join their team working on cloud-based database services. This role focuses on building hyper-scale database services that combine the performance of high-end commercial databases with the cost-effectiveness of open source solutions.

The position involves designing and developing critical system components for database services that operate across thousands of servers in multiple datacenters worldwide. You'll be working on Aurora MySQL, which offers up to 5x better performance than standard MySQL at a fraction of the cost of commercial databases.

Key responsibilities include:

• Architecting and implementing highly scalable distributed database systems
• Collaborating across teams to impact global customer base
• Solving complex technical challenges at every stack level
• Designing and maintaining high-availability products
• Mentoring other engineers and providing technical leadership

The role offers:

• Hands-on involvement in the complete software development lifecycle
• Opportunity to shape technology and features in a fast-growing business
• Work-life balance with flexible working hours
• Strong mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Inclusive team culture with multiple employee-led affinity groups
• Comprehensive benefits package

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems, database technologies, and proven leadership skills. You'll be joining a team that values knowledge sharing, mentorship, and building solutions that directly impact hundreds of thousands of AWS customers.

This position combines technical depth with leadership opportunities, making it ideal for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on cloud database technology while growing their careers at one of the world's leading tech companies.