Sr. Software Development Engineer - Amazon Redshift Query Processing

World's leading cloud company providing the most popular fully managed cloud data warehouse service, Redshift.
$151,300 - $261,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Sr. Software Development Engineer - Amazon Redshift Query Processing

Amazon Redshift is the world's leading fully managed cloud data warehouse service, processing exabytes of data for thousands of enterprise customers globally. As a Senior Software Development Engineer in the Redshift Query Processing team, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, building systems that power analytical workloads for companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500s.

The role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data warehousing technology while working with cutting-edge cloud infrastructure. You'll be responsible for architecting and implementing solutions that directly impact Redshift clusters worldwide, requiring deep technical expertise and strategic thinking.

Amazon's culture emphasizes work-life balance and inclusive teamwork. The company hosts various learning experiences and has ten employee-led affinity groups with 40,000 members across 190 global chapters. The team values knowledge sharing and mentorship, providing thorough code reviews and opportunities for career growth.

You'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you'll take ownership of complex projects from conception to deployment. The role involves distilling ambiguous requirements into meaningful solutions, leading engineering teams, and collaborating with data architects across AWS services.

The position offers competitive compensation based on location and experience, ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 annually, plus additional benefits including medical, financial, and equity packages. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact in the cloud computing industry while working with a supportive team that values professional growth and innovation.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Software Development Engineer - Amazon Redshift Query Processing

  • Build systems that benefit Redshift clusters worldwide
  • Take ownership of product vision and define new features and architecture
  • Convert complex requirements into meaningful projects
  • Own end-to-end deliverables from design to operations
  • Lead engineers on substantial projects
  • Mentor team members and participate in hiring
  • Collaborate with data architects across AWS services

Requirements For Sr. Software Development Engineer - Amazon Redshift Query Processing

  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Experience with full software development life cycle
  • Knowledge of coding standards, code reviews, source control management

Benefits For Sr. Software Development Engineer - Amazon Redshift Query Processing

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work-life balance focus
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Learning and development programs

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To Amazon Sr. Software Development Engineer - Amazon Redshift Query Processing

Sr. Software Development Engineer, Amazon Transportation, Last Mile Payments

Senior Software Development Engineer position at Amazon Transportation focusing on Last Mile Payments systems and leading technical initiatives.

Senior Automation Engineer - Oxnard, CA, ARS-OXR1-RME

Senior Automation Engineer position at Amazon focusing on maintaining and optimizing automated systems in fulfillment centers, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Quality Assurance Engineer, Trust CX Innovation

Senior Quality Assurance Engineering role at Amazon's Alexa Trust CX Innovations team, focusing on quality assurance for AI and privacy features with competitive compensation and benefits.

Software Development Engineer III, Aurora

Senior Software Engineer role at AWS Aurora team, building large-scale distributed database systems with focus on high performance and reliability.

Network Development Engineer, CLOS Fabric Engineering - Availability, Routing and Compliance

Senior Network Development Engineer role at AWS focusing on CLOS Fabric Engineering, combining network expertise with software development to ensure cloud infrastructure reliability and performance.