Database Engineer II - AMZ10322425

Amazon Inc.; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in East Palo Alto, California is seeking a Database Engineer II to help deliver high-performance, scalable database services in a cloud-native environment.

You will work on large-scale OLTP databases, conduct performance analysis, and drive improvements across storage and query execution. The role requires a Bachelor's in CS/Engineering and hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL, C/C++, and Python, plus tooling for performance benchmarks and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field with two years of experience.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or OLTP databases and query tuning.
• Coding in C/C++ or Python and building performance automation tools.
• Familiarity with performance benchmarking and analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver performance and scalability for large-scale cloud-native database services.
• Conduct performance bottleneck analysis and optimize queries and storage.
• Build automated performance regression infrastructure and tooling.
• Support capacity planning and contribute to performance roadmap decisions.

Skills

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Query tuning

Performance analysis

C

C++

Python

Performance tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

GCOV

Flamegraphs

perf

Job description

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Job ID: 10534655 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. - B02

Employer: AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC.,

Offered Position: Database Engineer II

Job Location: East Palo Alto, California

Job Number: AMZ10322425

Position Responsibilities

Perform engineering work to deliver performance and scalability for large-scale, distributed, cloud-native database services. Conduct performance analysis, performance bottleneck detection and fixing. Resolve customer issues and design and develop application tools, end-to-end testing, and overall system architecture. Build automated performance regression infrastructure. Conduct performance benchmarking for new hardware and software versions. Perform performance bottleneck analysis and software optimizations for new features. Work on workload optimizations and capacity planning. Drive resolution of critical customer performance issues. Participate in creating and driving the performance roadmap to deliver cost-effective and scalable database services. Work on multiple technical projects and ensure schedules, milestones, and priorities are compatible with technology and business goals. 40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range: $143,500/year to $194,200/year.

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, visit: https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.#0000

Basic Qualifications

Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and two years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Must have two years of experience in the following skills: (1) working on PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) databases; (2) hands-on experience performing query tuning and performance analysis of storage systems; (3) using at least one of the following performance evaluation tools: GCOV, Flamegraphs, or perf; (4) working on large code bases and coding experience in C, C++, or Python and; and (5) hands-on experience building a performance automation tool.#0000

Preferred Qualifications

Please see job description and the position requirements above. 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. 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.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.