Sr Software Development Engineer, AWS Aurora Database
AmazonSr Software Development Engineer, AWS Aurora Database
AmazonLocation
Redmond, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/24/2026
Compensation
$168,100 - $227,400 per year
Job description
This role is for experienced software engineers to join the Amazon Aurora Storage platform team, focusing on building large-scale database services in the cloud. The team is dedicated to innovation and collaboration, aiming to enhance service performance and security for a global customer base. Engineers will work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the design and development of critical software components. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the technology and business of AWS database services.
Requirements
- 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language.
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Solve challenging technical problems at every layer of the stack.
- Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain innovative software solutions.
- Build high-quality, highly available products.
- Research implementations that deliver the best possible customer experiences.
- Participate in design discussions and code reviews.
- Work cross-functionally to drive business decisions with technical input.
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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