Software Development Engineer, Amazon Aurora DSQL
AmazonSoftware Development Engineer, Amazon Aurora DSQL
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/26/2026
Compensation
$143,700 - $194,400 per year
Job description
The Aurora DSQL team is focused on developing a serverless, distributed SQL database that emphasizes high availability and scalability. This role involves designing and coding solutions to enhance software architecture and improve system efficiency. Team members will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to critical components that ensure security and performance in a multi-tenant setting. The position offers opportunities for mentorship and career growth while working with modern technologies like Rust and AWS.
Requirements
- 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
- Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Master's degree in computer science or equivalent is preferred
- Experience contributing to the architecture and design of new and current systems
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C#
- Experience architecting or operating solutions built on AWS
- Experience programming with Rust
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and deliver distributed, high-performance data and transaction processing algorithms and solutions.
- Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Deploy and monitor new features in a highly available and fault-tolerant system running in the cloud.
- Work cross-functionally to help drive business decisions with technical input.
- Create metrics, implement automation, and resolve the root cause of software defects.
Benefits
- 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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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