Description
We are looking for talented individuals with expertise and passion for building database internals. We are interested in people who can conduct independent research and have a passion for software and system building, that is, smart people who get stuff done!
Key job responsibilities
Own the design, implementation, and verification of components leveraging standard software engineering methodologies
Translate functional and technical requirements into detailed architecture and design
Participate in code and design reviews to maintain our high development standards
Work with other teams to deliver and operate large scale, distributed services in the cloud
Work on overall system architecture, scalability, reliability, and performance
Mentor other engineers, define our technical culture, and help to build a fast-growing team
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
East Palo Alto, CA, 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
Master's degree
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experienceAmazon 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 based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.