Software Development Engineer, AWS Athena - Amazon Web Services

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and ship core components of the Athena query engine, focusing on scalability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior and principal engineers to define architecture for new data‑analysis capabilities and integrate with AWS services.
• Write production‑grade code in Java, C++, and Python, and create robust SQL parsing and execution pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and performance tuning to ensure high reliability for petabyte‑scale workloads.
• Contribute to the team’s technical roadmap, propose innovative solutions, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• Strong programming experience in Java, C++ and/or Python, with a solid grasp of data structures and algorithms.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, query processing, and SQL execution models.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services (e.g., S3, EC2, Lambda) and big‑data technologies.
• Proven ability to design and implement high‑performance, low‑latency software at scale.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.