The role is for a senior software development engineer on the DynamoDB Storage Engine team, which is responsible for managing customer data stored on disk in DynamoDB. The team focuses on building and operating large-scale distributed systems while ensuring data security, durability, and availability. Candidates should have a passion for software development and making impactful engineering decisions. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and career growth within an inclusive team culture.

• 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

• Forge the strategy and architecture for new services in DynamoDB
• Innovate to remove abstractions and unlock performance gains
• Ensure high standards for data security, durability, and availability
• Mentor junior team members and participate in code reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance

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