• Lead Software Development Engineer, AI/Machine…

    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

    As a Lead Software Engineer - AI/ML, it's up to you to design, architect, and implement machine learning solutions that drive transformative technological advancements. You will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, capable of translating complex business challenges into scalable, intelligent systems.

    ABOUT THE TEAM

    Our AI/ML Engineering team is at the forefront of transformative technological innovation, dedicated to solving complex challenges through intelligent system design. We are a dynamic, collaborative group of technologists who push the boundaries of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and large-scale distributed systems. Our mission is to develop AI solutions that drive technological breakthroughs, deliver measurable business impact, create intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and evolve.

    ABOUT YOU

    As a Lead Software Development Engineer - AI/ML, you will...

     

    - Design and develop advanced machine learning architectures and intelligent systems

     

    - Create robust, scalable ML infrastructure and pipelines

     

    - Development end-to-end AI solutions addressing complex technical and business challenges

     

    - Architect machine learning models with a focus on performance, scalability, and efficiency

     

    - Conduct advanced research and prototype innovative AI/ML approaches

     

    - Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical solutions with strategic objectives

     

    - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing

     

    - Lead technical design reviews and provide architectural guidance

    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

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

     

    - 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience

     

    - 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

     

    - 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

     

    - Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

     

    - Knowledge of Machine Learning and LLM fundamentals, including transformer architecture, training/inference lifecycles, and optimization techniques

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

     

    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.

     

    The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

     

    USA, NJ, Newark - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually