Amazon Games is seeking a talented Database Engineer III to support our live service games Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty. You'll design, build, and optimize database solutions that power millions of players' experiences, working with the latest technology at massive scale in a fast-paced gaming environment.

Key job responsibilities
Lead database architecture and design for Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty live game operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability for millions of concurrent players
Own team-level database solutions spanning the full lifecycle: design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
Solve complex database problems involving multiple constraints, making strategic trade-offs between performance, cost, and reliability
Work independently on database solutions where business problems are defined but technology implementation is not, bringing clarity through expert technical judgment
Collaborate with game developers, software engineers, and operations teams to optimize database performance and resolve production issues
Mentor other engineers on database best practices, code reviews, and architectural decisions
Drive operational excellence by identifying root causes of database issues and implementing permanent solutions
Use query languages (SQL, HiveQL), schema definition languages (DDL), and scripting languages (Python, Shell) to build robust database automation

A day in the life
You'll start your day reviewing database performance metrics and operational health for our live games. You might lead a design review for a new feature's data model, troubleshoot a complex query performance issue affecting player experience, or work with game teams to architect database solutions for upcoming content releases. You'll balance tactical execution with strategic planning, ensuring our database infrastructure scales to meet growing player demand while maintaining the highest standards of reliability and performance.

About the team
Amazon Games publishes and operates live service games including Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty, delivering engaging experiences to millions of players worldwide. Our Technical Operations team ensures these games run smoothly 24/7, building the infrastructure and tools that power player experiences. We value innovation, operational excellence, and customer obsession, working in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise directly impacts player satisfaction.