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Sr. Software Development Engineer, DynamoDB Storage Engine
Amazon.comUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Sept 2023
💰 $261,500/yr($134,500/yr – $261,500/yr)
About the role
Come help us shape the future of one of the largest NoSQL database services on the planet!
Amazon DynamoDB is one of the largest distributed database systems in the market, that delivers single-digit-millisecond performance at any scale. At DynamoDB, we continue to believe it is Day 1! The DynamoDB Storage Engine team is the custodian of all customer retrievable data stored on disk in DynamoDB and owns services, components and libraries that persist customer data on disk, keep it secure and make it available for timely retrieval.
We are looking for senior software development engineers that are passionate about building software and making engineering decisions that have widespread impact across AWS, Amazon, and beyond. Many of the world's fastest growing businesses, such as Lyft, Airbnb, and Redfin, as well as enterprises, such as Samsung, Toyota, and Capital One, depend on the scale and performance of DynamoDB.
The ideal candidate would have experience in building and operating large-scale distributed systems. Deep technical expertise and prior experience in systems development using C++ or Rust is preferred.
Engineers say DynamoDB is a technically challenging space that requires unique and innovative solutions. As a senior engineer on the team you will be responsible for forging the strategy and architecture that provide the foundation for new services. In this role you will push the boundaries of what storage technology can achieve. You will ceaselessly innovate to remove abstractions to unlock crucial performance gains all while raising the high bar we maintain for data security, durability and availability.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
About the team
The DynamoDB Storage Engine team is the custodian of all customer retrievable data stored on disk in DynamoDB and owns services, components and libraries that persist customer data on disk, keep it secure and make it available for timely retrieval.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ 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
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $134,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is b
Amazon DynamoDB is one of the largest distributed database systems in the market, that delivers single-digit-millisecond performance at any scale. At DynamoDB, we continue to believe it is Day 1! The DynamoDB Storage Engine team is the custodian of all customer retrievable data stored on disk in DynamoDB and owns services, components and libraries that persist customer data on disk, keep it secure and make it available for timely retrieval.
We are looking for senior software development engineers that are passionate about building software and making engineering decisions that have widespread impact across AWS, Amazon, and beyond. Many of the world's fastest growing businesses, such as Lyft, Airbnb, and Redfin, as well as enterprises, such as Samsung, Toyota, and Capital One, depend on the scale and performance of DynamoDB.
The ideal candidate would have experience in building and operating large-scale distributed systems. Deep technical expertise and prior experience in systems development using C++ or Rust is preferred.
Engineers say DynamoDB is a technically challenging space that requires unique and innovative solutions. As a senior engineer on the team you will be responsible for forging the strategy and architecture that provide the foundation for new services. In this role you will push the boundaries of what storage technology can achieve. You will ceaselessly innovate to remove abstractions to unlock crucial performance gains all while raising the high bar we maintain for data security, durability and availability.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
About the team
The DynamoDB Storage Engine team is the custodian of all customer retrievable data stored on disk in DynamoDB and owns services, components and libraries that persist customer data on disk, keep it secure and make it available for timely retrieval.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $134,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is b
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