Are you passionate about creating scalable database services in the cloud? Would you like to play a crucial role in transforming how databases operate in cloud environments? Join us in the rapidly evolving field of Amazon Aurora, where our Postgres-compatible edition is at the forefront of innovation within AWS. This relational database offers top-tier performance, reliability, and durability, combined with the management advantages of RDS. With our team experiencing rapid growth, we are excited to bring on board engineers eager to learn and grow. As a Senior Software Development Engineer on our team, you will tackle complex problems in distributed systems, database internals, caching, query optimization, and performance engineering. You will design and develop essential software components that underpin our industry-leading database services designed for cloud infrastructure. This hands-on role requires a deep understanding of software development and exceptional communication skills to mentor junior engineers and collaborate with various teams. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with diverse teams to create impactful solutions for a global customer base. Solve intricate technical challenges across all layers of the stack. Design, implement, test, and maintain innovative software solutions to enhance performance, durability, cost, and security. Research and adopt best practices to enhance customer experience. Lead design discussions and code reviews while effectively communicating with stakeholders. Work in a startup-like environment, consistently focusing on high-priority projects. About Our Team: We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all team members can thrive. Our senior engineers enjoy mentoring and conducting constructive code reviews, ensuring a collaborative process for knowledge sharing. We value diverse experiences and encourage all candidates to apply, even if they don't meet every qualification. Requirements: 5+ years of professional software development experience. Proficiency in at least one programming language. Experience leading design or architectural decisions for systems. Previous mentorship or tech lead experience. Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years in the full software development life cycle. Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent. Join us to help us develop the best and fastest database services in the world while growing your career and enjoying the journey!