
Software Development Engineer III, Amazon Timestream
Required skills
- Java
- TypeScript
- Rust
- distributed systems
- database
- high availability
- reliability
- performance
- cloud-native
- system design
Nice to have
- software development life cycle
- coding standards
- code reviews
- source control management
- computer science degree
Role summary
We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer III to join the Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB team. This role involves designing and delivering new features for a high-performance, scalable, fully-managed time-series database service. You will work on cloud-native database development, focusing on high availability, reliability, and performance. Responsibilities include leading projects, mentoring engineers, driving technical decisions, and shaping technical strategy. The ideal candidate is proficient in languages like Java, TypeScript, or Rust and has extensive experience in distributed systems, system design, and leading engineering teams.
with high-volume temporal data. The core of Timestream for InfluxDB is a purpose-built, high-performance engine optimized for ingesting millions of data
points per second and querying with milliseconds latency, allowing you to easily build IoT analytics, infrastructure monitoring, and real-time
observability applications. Timestream for InfluxDB works actively with the open-source InfluxDB community and supports InfluxQL, SQL, and the InfluxDB
line protocol.
To learn more about Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB visit: https://aws.amazon.com/timestream/influxdb/ (https://aws.amazon.com/timestream/influxdb/)
Key job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated senior software development engineer who is excited to solve distributed systems and database problems and
proficient in Java, TypeScript, Rust, or similar languages. You will design and deliver new features and integrations that drive Timestream for InfluxDB's high
availability, reliability, and performance guarantees to AWS customers. You will participate in project architecture, design to develop cutting-edge managed
database service capabilities while leading projects with amazing team members.
A day in the life
· Lead the development of cloud-native database
· Design, implement, test, and deploy database services optimized for cloud environments
· Mentor engineers and managers while contributing hands-on technical work
· Drive technical decisions, design tradeoffs, and feature prioritization
· Partner with senior executives to define business targets and resource planning
· Build and scale engineering teams through recruitment and talent development
· Shape technical strategy to deliver innovative solutions for customers
About the team
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. 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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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, WA, Seattle - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually
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