The role is for an engineer focused on enhancing the query optimization and execution layer of Amazon Aurora DSQL, a serverless distributed SQL database. The team values collaboration and mentorship, providing a supportive environment for both new and experienced members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database system internals and query optimization. This position involves solving complex technical problems and designing innovative software solutions to improve service performance.

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language
• 4+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
• Experience as a mentor or tech lead for an engineering team
• Strong background in database system internals and query processing fundamentals
• 2+ years of experience with query optimizer architectures and cost-based optimizers in OLTP database engines

• Collaborate across diverse teams, projects, and environments to impact the global customer base.
• Solve challenging technical problems at every layer of the stack.
• Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain innovative software solutions.
• Build high-quality, highly available products.
• Research implementations that deliver the best possible customer experiences.
• Create metrics, implement automation, and resolve the root cause of software defects.
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews.
• Work cross-functionally to drive business decisions with technical input.

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.