Sr. Performance Engineer, Redshift Performance Engineering

Amazon Redshift Performance Engineering team is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to join their mission of enhancing the performance of their industry-leading data warehouse solution. This role combines deep technical expertise in database systems with performance engineering, requiring candidates who can dive deep into complex distributed systems.

The position offers an opportunity to work on one of Amazon's most critical database services, where you'll be responsible for identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks across the entire stack - from application level down to code and hardware. You'll need strong analytical skills to diagnose issues using application logs, source code analysis, profiling tools, and system metrics.

As a Senior Performance Engineer, you'll be expected to lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and influence the direction of the Redshift platform's performance optimization efforts. The role requires expertise in C++ programming and a deep understanding of distributed systems architecture. You'll work closely with various engineering teams to implement performance improvements and establish best practices.

The compensation is competitive, ranging from $131,400 to $227,000 per year, depending on location, with additional benefits including medical insurance and 401k. Amazon offers a collaborative work environment where you'll be surrounded by talented engineers passionate about building high-performance distributed systems.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, has a strong background in performance optimization, and wants to make a significant impact on a product used by thousands of customers worldwide. The position is based in East Palo Alto, CA, where you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to making Amazon Redshift the fastest and most scalable data warehouse solution available.