Software Development Engineer, Aurora Open Source engines

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.•4h ago

United StatesOnsiteFull-timeMid Level3+ yrs exp

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The Aurora organization is looking for software developers in performance engineering to deliver the optimization of open source and cloud native databases. You will build upon AWS’ advanced infrastructure innovations in compute, storage, networking and deliver software optimizations that fully exploits the cloud capabilities. Key job responsibilities 1. Design and develop innovative software solutions to further enhance the performance, availability
durability of Amazon Aurora. 2. Collaborate with a team of engineers to push the boundaries of the PostgreSQL engine and storage integration. 3. Write high-quality, efficient
maintainable code adhering to best practices. 4. Contribute to the design and implementation of new features and functionalities within Aurora. 5. Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues related to Aurora's functionality. 6. Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in database technologies and PostgreSQL developments. Our engineers collaborate across diverse teams, projects
environments to have a firsthand impact on our global customer base. You’ll bring a passion for innovation, data, search, analytics
distributed systems. You’ll also: Solve challenging technical problems, often ones not solved before, at every layer of the stack. Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain innovative software solutions to transform service performance, durability, cost
security. Build high-quality, highly available, always-on products. Research implementations that deliver the best possible experiences for customers. A day in the life You will work with the Aurora engineering teams and customers to analyze workloads and engineer solutions to drive performance improvements. As you design and code solutions to help our team drive efficiencies in software architecture, you’ll create metrics, implement automation and other improvements
resolve the root cause of software defects. You’ll also: Build high-impact solutions to deliver to our large customer base. Participate in design discussions, code review
communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Work in a startup-like development environment
you’re always working on the most important stuff. About the team Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the pioneer and recognized leader in the Cloud. We take databases to their limits - our customers rely on Aurora MySQL and Aurora PostgreSQL databases for their business and due to our scale, we solve challenges no other database environment sees. We are creatively and disruptively solving some of the most complex database problems related to immense growth, scaling, high performance and high availability requirements. Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures
we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future. Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path
includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives
passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home
is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience - 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems
services using: C#, C++, Java
Perl experience - 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience - Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics
a related field - Experience programming with at least one software programming language
3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing
operations experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability
other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications
location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off
parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Redmond - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

Required skills

AWSPostgreSQLC#C++JavaPerlObject Oriented Design