Sr. MySQL Database Engineer, RDS/Aurora MySQL Database Engineering Team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior MySQL Database Engineer to join their RDS/Aurora MySQL Database Engineering Team. This role is part of the Relational Database Service (RDS), one of AWS's fastest-growing businesses that provides and manages relational databases as a service.

The position offers an opportunity to work on innovative database solutions while solving real-world customer problems. As a database engineer, you'll serve as the "Voice of the Customer," helping software engineers understand database usage patterns and customer needs. You'll be part of the Database Engineering team, actively engaged in the database engineering process and providing deep subject matter expertise for feature design.

Key responsibilities include collaborating on detailed design reviews, troubleshooting complex database issues, improving operational toolsets, and mentoring junior engineers. The role involves working with cutting-edge database technology within AWS's cloud infrastructure, particularly focusing on MySQL and Aurora services.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with MySQL in large-scale environments, strong knowledge of database internals, and system engineering expertise. You'll be joining AWS's Utility Computing organization, which provides foundational services like S3 and EC2, along with continuous product innovations that differentiate AWS in the industry.

AWS offers a collaborative work environment with emphasis on work-life harmony, including flexible work arrangements. The company values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. Career growth is supported through mentorship programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a database expert who wants to impact millions of customers while working with cutting-edge cloud technology. The role offers the chance to shape the future of cloud database services while being part of AWS's mission to be Earth's Best Employer.