This position is for an experienced engineer to join the Amazon Aurora Open Source Engines team, focusing on building large-scale database systems for the cloud. The role involves designing and developing significant software components that ensure high performance, availability, and reliability. The team values mentorship and collaboration, providing opportunities for professional growth while solving challenging technical problems. Candidates will work in a dynamic environment, contributing to innovative solutions that impact a vast customer base.

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
• 1+ years of programming experience in Java, C++, Python or a related language
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience

• 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, code reviews, and communicate with 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.