
Senior Software Development Engineer, Aurora PostgreSQL
Amazon Web Services (AWS) · East Palo Alto, CA
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- $261,500 / year
- East Palo Alto, CA
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Senior Software Development Engineer, Aurora PostgreSQL
Amazon Web Services (AWS) · East Palo Alto, CA
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Job highlights
- Build hyper-scale database services in the cloud.
- Revolutionize database construction for cloud environments.
- Solve complex problems in distributed systems.
- Design and develop critical system software components.
- Lead and mentor engineering teams on database solutions.
About the role
About AWS Utility Computing (UC)
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.Are you interested in building hyper-scale database services in the cloud? Do you want to revolutionize the way databases are built for the cloud ? Do you want to have direct and immediate impact on hundreds of thousands of users who use AWS database services?
Amazon Aurora is an exciting new area of innovation for AWS, and the PostgreSQL-compatible edition of Amazon Aurora is built on one of the most active code bases in the open source community. The PostgreSQL-compatible version of Amazon Aurora is a relational database which offers enterprise-class performance, availability and durability to our customers, along with the management benefits of RDS. We are one of the fastest growing businesses within Amazon Web Services. Our teams are currently spread across Seattle, Boston and Bangalore.
If you’re an engineer who is looking to grow, come on board! We have one of the most senior teams in AWS - and our senior engineers are eager to brainstorm, mentor, and get software built together. We build software, we patent new things, and we attend conferences around the world to learn even more. We have challenging problems to solve in distributed systems, concurrency, database internals, caching, query optimization, languages, and performance engineering.
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL Engine team is looking for experienced software engineers in the query optimization domain. We are seeking talented experts who are excited about building large scale database systems that run across thousands of servers across multiple datacenters worldwide. These are core systems development positions where you will own the design and development of significant system software components critical to our industry leading database services architected for the cloud. You will be part of the team that architects, designs, and implements highly scalable distributed database systems that provide availability, reliability and performance guarantees. This is a hands on position where you will be asked to do everything from building rock-solid components to mentoring other engineers. You need to not only be a top software developer and systems designer with a good track record of delivering and also excel in communication, leadership and customer focus. A successful candidate will bring deep technical and software expertise and ability to deliver a service that has a broad business impact.
We intend to be the world's best and fastest database, built by an excellent team, all while having fun - come join us on the journey! For more information about Aurora, please visit http://aws.amazon.com/rds/aurora.
Key job responsibilities
Our Engineers Collaborate Across Diverse Teams, Projects, And Environments To Have a Firsthand Impact On Our Global Customer Base. You’ll Bring a Passion For Innovation, Data, Search, Analytics, And Distributed Systems. You’ll Also- Solve challenging technical problems, often ones not solved before, at every layer of the stack.
- Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain innovative software solutions to transform service performance, durability, cost, and security.
- Build high-quality, highly available, always-on products.
- Research implementations that deliver the best possible experiences for customers.
A day in the life
As You Design And Code Solutions To Help Our Team Drive Efficiencies In Software Architecture, You’ll Create Metrics, Implement Automation And Other Improvements, And Resolve The Root Cause Of Software Defects. You’ll Also- Build high-impact solutions to deliver to our large customer base.
- Participate in design discussions, code review, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work cross-functionally to help drive business decisions with your technical input.
- Work in a startup-like development environment, where you’re always working on the most important stuff.
About The Team
Diverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you های not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
- 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- PostgreSQL internals knowledge
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, East Palo Alto - 193,300.00 - 261,500.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Redmond - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually
Company - Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.
Job ID: A3197826
Key skills/competency
- Software Development
- Aurora PostgreSQL
- Query Optimization
- Distributed Systems
- Database Internals
- System Design
- Scalability
- Reliability
- Performance Engineering
- Cloud Computing
Skills & topics
- Senior Software Development Engineer
- Software Development
- Aurora PostgreSQL
- Database Engineering
- Cloud Computing
- Distributed Systems
- Query Optimization
- System Design
- AWS
- PostgreSQL
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 7+ years of software development, system design, and leadership experience, emphasizing database internals and PostgreSQL knowledge.
- Showcase impact: Quantify your achievements in building scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on distributed systems, concurrency, query optimization, and database internals for coding and system design challenges.
- Demonstrate leadership: Be ready to discuss your experience mentoring engineers and leading design/architecture discussions.
- Research AWS values: Align your answers with AWS's focus on customer obsession, innovation, and operational excellence.
Technical preparation
Master distributed systems and concurrency concepts.,Deep dive into PostgreSQL internals and query optimization.,Practice coding challenges for system design.,Review common database architectures and scaling patterns.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex technical problem you solved.,Share an example of mentoring a junior engineer.,Discuss a time you influenced technical decisions.,How do you handle stressful work conditions effectively?
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical career progression for a Senior Software Development Engineer at AWS Aurora PostgreSQL?
- As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the Aurora PostgreSQL team at AWS, you can expect significant opportunities for career growth. Progression often involves deepening technical expertise in areas like distributed systems and query optimization, leading complex projects, mentoring junior engineers, and potentially moving into Principal Engineer or Architect roles. Your impact on a rapidly growing service within AWS also opens doors for leadership positions within the organization or related AWS teams.
- What kind of technical challenges can I expect as a Senior Software Development Engineer on the Aurora PostgreSQL team?
- You will tackle challenging problems in distributed systems, concurrency, database internals, caching, query optimization, languages, and performance engineering. The role involves designing and developing significant system software components for highly scalable distributed database systems that provide availability, reliability, and performance guarantees. Expect to work on core systems development for a leading cloud database service.
- Does AWS Aurora PostgreSQL team offer remote work options for Senior Software Development Engineers?
- The job description mentions teams spread across Seattle, Boston, and Bangalore, implying a hybrid or co-located work model. While remote work is not explicitly stated as an option for this specific role, AWS generally offers flexibility. It's advisable to clarify the work arrangement directly with the hiring manager during the application process.
- What is the interview process like for a Senior Software Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services?
- The interview process for a Senior Software Development Engineer at AWS typically involves several stages. Expect initial screening calls, followed by technical phone interviews focusing on coding, data structures, algorithms, and system design. On-site (or virtual on-site) interviews will delve deeper into these areas, behavioral questions aligned with Amazon's Leadership Principles, and potentially domain-specific knowledge related to databases and distributed systems.
- How important is PostgreSQL internals knowledge for the Senior Software Development Engineer role at Aurora PostgreSQL?
- PostgreSQL internals knowledge is highly preferred for this Senior Software Development Engineer role. While not a strict basic qualification, it's listed under preferred qualifications and is crucial given that the Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL edition is built on the PostgreSQL codebase. A strong understanding of its internals will be a significant advantage in tackling query optimization and core systems development challenges.
