• Senior Software Development Engineer, Audible

    Amazon (Newark, NJ)


    Description

    At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.

    ABOUT THIS ROLE

    The Personalization team's mission is to help customers discover their next great listen by personalizing every interaction they have with Audible content. We develop scalable frameworks and systems that transform customer signals into meaningful insights, enabling personalized, contextual recommendations across our platforms. Our teams work with cutting-edge ML technologies and large-scale distributed systems to process billions of content interactions and deliver real-time personalized experiences.

    ABOUT YOU

    You feel pride in every step forward, however big, or small; to you, each challenge represents a well-executed venture to support our listeners. If you’re looking to build on your skills and grow into a leader, this is your next step. We look for people who take responsibility, set their standards high and see every failure as an opportunity to learn. You’re looking for an environment where you can thrive. With opportunities to challenge yourself and a talented team by your side, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Audible.

     

    As a Software Development Engineer, you will...

     

    - Define, design, implement, and deliver a variety of high-quality, customer-focused technical solutions for complex P13N problems

     

    - Work cross-functionally to understand business and customer needs, define requirements, and determine the right technical approach

     

    - Optimize existing processes and procedures to improve efficiency and reliability

     

    - Proactively identify and mitigate risks, making appropriate trade-offs to ensure timely and successful delivery

     

    - Mentor and share knowledge with more junior engineers on the team

     

    - Participate actively in code/design reviews and provide constructive feedback

    ABOUT AUDIBLE

    Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.

    Basic Qualifications

    - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

    - 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

    - Programming experience with one or more modern language (e.g., Java, C++, C#), including object-oriented design

     

    - 1+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current system

     

    - Experience writing clear, maintainable and extensible code

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate highly complex and ambiguous situations

     

    - Experience building and delivering software systems to internal or external customers

     

    - Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective messaging with both technical and non-technical audiences

     

    - A high-quality bar: documentation, unit testing, code reviews, test automation, continuous integration & deployment

     

    - Enthusiasm for instilling this attitude in others

     

    - Adaptable, enterprising, and willing to take ownership

     

    - Able to make improvements to the team’s development and testing processes

     

    - Able to establish good working relationships with peers

     

    - Able to recognize discordant views and take part in constructive dialogue to resolve them

     

    - Able to mentor teammates on team software, team culture, and customer obsession

     

    Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

     

    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.