Sr. Software Development Engineer - Amazon Redshift, Query Processing

Amazon is one of the world's largest technology companies, providing cloud computing, e-commerce, and digital streaming services.
$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 one of the world's leading fully managed cloud data warehouse services, processing exabytes of data for thousands of enterprise customers. As a Senior Software Development Engineer in the Query Processing team, you'll be at the heart of Redshift's data plane, working on the massive parallel execution engine. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data analytics at scale.

The team values work-life balance and fosters an environment of knowledge sharing and mentorship. You'll join a diverse group of engineers with varying experience levels, where senior members provide one-on-one mentoring and thorough code reviews. Career growth is prioritized through project assignments that help develop well-rounded engineering skills.

You'll be working on critical systems that power analytical workloads for companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. The role requires deep technical and algorithmic expertise, with opportunities to influence the architecture and feature set of Amazon Redshift's query processing capabilities. You'll collaborate with talented engineers in a fast-paced environment while delivering broad business impact.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 per year, depending on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of Amazon's cloud computing division, working on technology that helps businesses revolutionize their data analytics processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work on large-scale distributed systems, mentor others, and make a significant impact on a product used by thousands of customers worldwide. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and the chance to shape the future of cloud data warehousing.

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

  • Build systems that benefit Redshift clusters across the world
  • Take significant ownership on the overall product vision by defining new features and architecture
  • Distill complex and ambiguous requirements into meaningful projects
  • Own and code end-to-end deliverables from design to operations
  • Lead engineers on substantial projects
  • Help develop team through active mentoring and hiring

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 experience
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

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

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Work-life balance with flexible working hours
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits

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