Sr. Software Development Engineer, Aurora Limitless Database

AWS Utility Computing (UC) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Aurora Limitless Database team. This role focuses on building hyper-scale database services in the cloud, specifically working on Amazon Aurora's PostgreSQL-compatible edition. Aurora Limitless Database extends conventional Amazon Aurora for enhanced scalability and high write throughput, designed to meet modern data processing needs with a pay-what-you-use model.

The position offers an opportunity to work on one of AWS's fastest-growing services, where you'll have direct impact on hundreds of thousands of users. You'll be part of a diverse, global team that values work-life harmony and continuous learning. The role involves collaborating with database engineers, stakeholders, and other team members to build high-quality distributed databases for cloud environments.

As a senior engineer, you'll contribute to designing and implementing high-performance system components within distributed systems, with a focus on database internals. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in distributed systems or database internals, particularly in query processing.

Amazon Aurora is a critical innovation area for AWS, offering enterprise-class performance, availability, and durability to customers, combined with RDS management benefits. The team operates at a massive scale, solving real-world customer problems while working with cutting-edge cloud technologies.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with opportunities for mentorship and career advancement. AWS values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The role provides flexibility to maintain work-life harmony while working on impactful projects that shape the future of cloud database technology.