Sr Software Engineer, AWS DynamoDB

Amazon DynamoDB is seeking a senior software engineer to work on one of the largest distributed database systems in the world. This role focuses on scaling challenges and distributed systems development for DynamoDB, a key-value and document database delivering single-digit-millisecond performance at massive scale.

The position involves:

• Working on complex distributed systems that handle petabytes of data with sub-10ms latency
• Architecting and implementing solutions for DynamoDB's global footprint
• Building services that route large amounts of data across thousands of machines
• Collaborating with motivated teams and receiving guidance from senior/principal engineers

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing highly distributed, large-scale services
• Translating complex requirements into detailed architecture
• Hands-on coding and participation in design/code reviews
• Managing day-to-day development activities
• Delivering features on-time and on-budget
• Contributing to Amazon's intellectual property through patents

The role offers opportunities to:

• Solve challenging engineering problems in distributed systems
• Work with cutting-edge technology at massive scale
• Exercise intellectual curiosity in a collaborative environment
• Make significant impact on a widely-used AWS service

The position requires strong technical skills, leadership experience, and the ability to mentor others while maintaining high quality standards. You'll be part of a team that believes it's still Day 1 for DynamoDB, constantly pushing boundaries and innovating in the database space.