Software Development Engineer, OpenSearch Serverless Team

Amazon OpenSearch Serverless is seeking innovative engineers to build a next-generation cloud-scale analytics and search platform. This role focuses on developing and operating a fully managed service that leverages OpenSearch's APIs for log analytics, vector search, full-text search, and application monitoring.

The position involves working with the AWS Database and Analytics group, tackling complex challenges in data, search, analytics, and auto-scaling. You'll be part of building software that enables customers to index, search, and analyze infrastructure and application insights data at scale in a secure environment.

Key Technical Aspects:

• Work with Java and Rust in a distributed systems environment
• Contribute to OpenSearch and Apache Lucene open source software
• Focus on optimization of shard placement and machine learning for predictive auto-scaling
• Develop solutions for data storage, query optimization, and security

The role offers:

• Opportunity to impact AWS's large user base directly
• Work in a fast-paced, startup-style environment within AWS
• Collaboration with top-tier professionals in a team-oriented setting
• Access to Amazon's vast resources while maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit

Benefits include:

• Strong emphasis on work-life harmony
• Comprehensive mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Inclusive team culture with employee-led affinity groups
• Regular learning events including CORE and AmazeCon conferences
• Competitive compensation package including equity and benefits

Salary range: $129,300 - $223,600 per year, varying by location, plus additional compensation including equity and sign-on payments.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about distributed systems and cloud computing to join a rapidly growing AWS service and make a significant impact on cloud infrastructure technology.