This role is for an experienced engineer in the Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL Engine team, focusing on building large-scale database systems for the cloud. The team values innovation and collaboration, providing a supportive environment for knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Engineers will tackle challenging technical problems and contribute to the design and development of critical system software components. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact on AWS database services.

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language
• 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team
• 5+ years of experience in the full software development life cycle
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

• Solve challenging technical problems at every layer of the stack
• Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain innovative software solutions
• Build high-quality, highly available, always-on products
• Research implementations that deliver the best possible experiences for customers
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews
• Work cross-functionally to help 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.