Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer, RDS

Overview As a core member of the RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL database engineering team, you shape the future of a managed PostgreSQL service. You collaborate with developers, product and program managers to drive feature design, validation, and end-to-end testing, while addressing customer escalations. You will extend knowledge to other database engines and contribute to open-source discussions. You work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment focused on scalable, reliable database solutions. This role offers mentorship, career growth, and impact at AWS scale. Compensation / Benefitshealth insurance (medical, dental, vision)401(k) matchingpaid time offparential leaveRSUssign-on incentives ResponsibilitiesUnderstand customer challenges and resolve critical escalations while teaching best practicesRepresent the voice of the customer to influence engineering design and test scenariosDrive feature enhancements and permanent root-cause resolution to improve service performanceServe as a subject matter expert on databases, collaborating with developers, support, and customersEngage with the open-source community through forums and code contributionsExpand expertise to other database engines beyond PostgreSQLDesign and implement solutions to improve software architecture, create metrics, and automate processesParticipate in design discussions, code reviews, and cross-functional communication Key requirementsAt least 10 years of experience with PostgreSQLAt least 5 years operating PostgreSQL systemsExperience working with customers on PostgreSQL usage and optimizationPreferred: experience in Postgres or working with customers with a passion for service excellencecustomer focuscommunicationmentorshipPostgreSQLdatabase administrationproduction-scale systems