Does working on a cutting edge serverless database storage excite you? The AWS Distributed SQL team is building a next-generation transactional database technology: it is a revolutionary cloud native scale-out SQL database for operational workloads. If contributing to the design and development of a new cloud database service excite you, this role on this new initiative may be your dream job. Join us during this formative period of the product and be a leader in shaping the future of databases at Amazon and beyond!The Storage team is responsible for building low-latency, distributed and scalable Storage layer for next-generation databases. You will work closely with some of the brightest minds in the DB industry, designing and implementing solutions for distributed storage access.An ideal candidate is able to dive into complex problems, and is able to invent simple and elegant solutions for the same. They are able to design, implement and deliver cutting edge software systems that power query processing for the new database technology initiative. They thrive on creative and collaborative problem solving, and also enjoy the challenge of operating services at AWS scale.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, we embrace our differences and welcome talents with different backgrounds. 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 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 BalanceOur 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 GrowthOur 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.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- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience- Master's degree in computer science or equivalentOur 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 pay