The AWS DynamoDB team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to enhance observability and scaling for their distributed key-value database service. This role involves building instrumentation to analyze performance and reduce latency, while also setting performance targets for various components. The team values collaboration and mentorship, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. Candidates will work on innovative solutions that impact a wide range of customers and industries.

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards and operations
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

• Build the tooling to observe per-customer and per-component performance.
• Deep dive and continuously improve performance to ensure superior customer experience.
• Scale distributed systems with optimal balance between performance and cost.
• Automate and improve repetitive operational processes.
• Participate in design discussions and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

• 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.