Software Development Engineer III, Aurora

AWS Aurora team is seeking experienced software engineers to join their Storage platform team. This role focuses on building large-scale database systems that span thousands of servers across multiple global data centers. Aurora is a MySQL and PostgreSQL-compatible relational database service that offers superior performance at a fraction of traditional commercial database costs. The position offers an opportunity to work on core systems development, designing and building critical components for cloud-based database services. You'll be part of AWS Utility Computing (UC), working on foundational services like S3 and EC2, while contributing to innovative product development. The role combines hands-on development with mentoring opportunities in a fast-paced, startup-like environment within AWS. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, tackle challenging technical problems, and directly impact hundreds of thousands of users. The position requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a focus on customer needs. AWS values diverse experiences and provides an inclusive environment with various employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. The company emphasizes work-life harmony and offers extensive career development resources, making it an ideal place for those passionate about cloud innovation and large-scale systems development.