The Principal Engineer role at AWS Database Services focuses on redefining database infrastructure for the next generation of applications. You will work with a team of accomplished engineers to tackle complex problems in a high-stakes environment. The position emphasizes building innovative solutions that enhance database performance and reliability. You will have the autonomy to shape the technical direction and strategy of your service area.

• A track record of technical decisions that held up at scale, under pressure, and over time.
• Deep expertise in one or more areas such as distributed systems, database internals, or high-performance systems.
• Experience working across organizational boundaries to drive outcomes.
• Curiosity about how AI is changing database engineering.

• Define architecture for services that cannot go down and must scale to meet high demand.
• Drive technical strategy across your service area, shaping the roadmap and investment decisions.
• Solve complex distributed systems problems and performance issues.
• Build, prototype, and ship production systems trusted by large enterprises.
• Engage directly with customers to improve architecture based on their feedback.
• Invent and evaluate emerging technologies to push the boundaries of managed database services.

• 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.