Software Development Engineer III, Aurora

AWS Utility Computing (UC) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer III for their Aurora team, focusing on building and managing their innovative database service. Amazon Aurora is a MySQL and PostgreSQL-compatible relational database service that combines high-end commercial database performance with open-source cost-effectiveness, delivering up to 5x better performance than MySQL at 1/10th the price of commercial databases.

The role involves working on the Aurora Storage platform team, building large-scale systems that span thousands of servers across global data centers. You'll be responsible for designing and developing critical software components for AWS's cloud-native database services. This is a hands-on position where you'll not only build robust components but also mentor other engineers.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment within Amazon's larger structure. You'll be joining AWS, the world's leading cloud platform, working on technology that powers hundreds of thousands of users. The position offers significant growth opportunities through mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and career advancement resources.

The team culture emphasizes inclusivity, continuous learning, and work-life harmony. You'll be part of employee-led affinity groups and have access to ongoing learning experiences, including Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences. AWS values diverse experiences and welcomes candidates from non-traditional backgrounds.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a rapidly growing business unit at AWS, where you'll help shape the technology, product, and business direction of one of the most innovative database services in the cloud computing industry.