The Software Development Engineer role at Amazon Redshift focuses on building systems that enhance Redshift clusters globally. The team is dedicated to optimizing query performance and delivering significant customer value through innovative engineering solutions. Candidates will have the opportunity to shape the product vision and lead substantial projects while mentoring junior engineers. This position is ideal for those looking to make a broad business impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 1+ years of experience designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience

• Build systems that benefit Redshift clusters across the world
• Define new features and architecture to support the overall product vision
• Convert complex and ambiguous requirements into meaningful projects
• Own and code end-to-end deliverables from design to operations
• Lead engineers on substantial projects and mentor junior team members

• 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.