Software Development Engineer, RDS Platform

The AWS Relational Database Service (RDS) team in Austin is seeking Software Development Engineers to help evolve their rapidly growing service. RDS is one of AWS's fastest-growing businesses, providing simplified database provisioning and management in the cloud. The role involves working on fundamental Computer Science and Systems problems, requiring strong ownership, customer focus, and excellent troubleshooting abilities.

As part of AWS Utility Computing (UC), you'll contribute to foundational services like S3 and EC2, while supporting development across Compute, Database, Storage, IoT, Platform, and Productivity Apps services. The position demands collaboration across diverse teams to impact AWS's global customer base, with a focus on innovation in data, search, analytics, and distributed systems.

Your daily responsibilities will include designing and coding solutions for software architecture efficiency, implementing metrics and automation improvements, and addressing root causes of software defects. You'll work in a startup-like environment, focusing on high-priority projects and building high-impact solutions for a large customer base.

The team culture emphasizes knowledge-sharing and mentorship, with experienced members providing one-on-one guidance and thorough code reviews. Career growth is prioritized through strategic project assignments that develop engineering expertise. AWS values diverse experiences and backgrounds, encouraging applications from candidates with non-traditional career paths.

The position offers work-life harmony, with flexibility as a core part of the working culture. AWS's commitment to diversity is reflected in employee-led affinity groups and ongoing events like Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences. The role provides extensive opportunities for professional development through knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career advancement resources.