Sr. Software Development Engineer - Amazon Redshift, Query Processing

Overview Amazon Redshift is one of the world’s most popular fully managed cloud data warehouse. Tens of thousands of enterprise customers use Redshift to crunch through exabytes of data in the cloud to make business critical decisions every day. To stay ahead in such a mission‑critical setting, at Redshift we must always re‑invent ourselves for customers. We are always looking for innovative engineers to help shape the future of Redshift. Position We are actively hiring a Senior Software Engineer for the Query Processing team of Redshift. Query processing is at the heart of Redshift data plane and is responsible for the massive parallel execution engine. Key Job Responsibilities Build systems that benefit Redshift clusters across the world. Take significant ownership on the overall product vision by defining new features and architecture. Distill complex and ambiguous requirements, converting them into meaningful projects that provide immense customer value. Own and code end‑to‑end deliverables from design, development, deployment, monitoring, and operations. Lead engineers on substantial projects and help develop a flourishing team through active mentoring and hiring. A day in the life Design and code solutions to help the team drive efficiencies in software architecture. Create metrics, implement automation and other improvements, and resolve the root cause of software defects. 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 are always working on the most important stuff. About the Team Amazon Redshift is a fully managed, AI powered, petabyte‑scale cloud data warehouse service. Our team works on the execution engine of Amazon Redshift and focuses on high scalability, performance, and extending the capabilities of the execution engine. 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 of new and existing systems (design patterns, reliability and scaling). Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team. Experience with distributed computing and enterprise‑wide systems. Proficiency in at least one modern programming language like Java, C++, Rust, or Python building and operating mission‑critical, highly available systems. 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. Strong coding skills with emphasis on logical thinking, data structures, algorithms, and problem‑solving capabilities. Experience with distributed (multi‑tiered) systems architecture. Experience performing live system and core analysis using GDB. Equal Employment Opportunity Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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. Accommodations 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Compensation and Benefits 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 . USA, CA, East Palo Alto – $193,300.00 – $261,500.00 USD annually USA, NY, New York – $184,900.00 – $250,200.00 USD annually Company Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. Job ID A2942288 #J-18808-Ljbffr