The role is for an experienced software development engineer focused on solving database problems for Amazon Neptune, a fully-managed graph database service. The team values mentorship and knowledge sharing, creating an environment that supports career growth. The engineer will work on designing and delivering algorithms and features that enhance the database's performance and reliability. Collaboration with team members and stakeholders is essential in this startup-like development environment.

• 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 or tech lead in an engineering team
• Knowledge of database internals, query planning, and optimization
• 5+ years of experience in the full software development life cycle
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

• Design and deliver new algorithms and features for Neptune's high availability and performance.
• Participate in project execution to develop database service capabilities.
• Create metrics and implement automation to improve software architecture.
• Resolve the root cause of software defects.
• Build high-impact solutions for a large customer base.
• Participate in design discussions and code reviews.
• Work cross-functionally to influence 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.