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 Senior Software Development Engineer, it’s up to you to define, design and
refine the tech that keeps us one step ahead of listeners. Anticipate. Innovate.
Bring challenging ideas and we’ll support you with the latest tech, tools and
systems that you need to succeed. You’ll be essential in ensuring the team can
reach their potential; working closely with them, reviewing their work,
mentoring, and supporting them to develop. Together, you’ll build and maintain
our platform to bring thousands of stories to millions of listeners and unleash
the power of the human voice.
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 Senior Software Development Engineer, you will...
- Design, develop, and test software components and applications for one of the
largest creator and provider of audiobooks in the world.
- Work on an agile engineering team writing maintainable and scalable code for
software components and influencing team decisions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to imagine, design, develop, test, and launch
software that impacts our customers and inspires your peers.
- Use technology to solve difficult problems. Define a design, turn it into high
quality code, and deliver it on schedule. Proficient in a broad range of data
structures and algorithms, knowing when it is (and isn’t) appropriate to use
them.
- Independently clarify technical requirements, assessing development estimates
and apply a broad range of design approaches.
- Review code of other team members and provide constructive direction.
- Drive continuous improvement of software quality, customer experience, and
maintainability of products/features.
- Mentor and lead developers by cultivating curiosity and deep technical
understanding.
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: -
3+ years of professional software development experience including proven
experience in Java, Object Oriented Design, Data Structures and Algorithms.
- 1+ Experience designing developing and maintaining high availability
distributed software systems.
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science, related field or equivalent practical
experience.
- Server-side development experience, preferably in Java/Spring.
- Experience in multiple AWS services. Preferred Qualifications: - Strong
problem-solving skills; adaptable, enterprising and willing to take ownership.
- A high-quality bar; just-enough documentation, unit testing, code reviews,
test automation, continuous integration & deployment and a preference for agile
methods.
- Full stack software development (Javascript, Java).
- Familiarity with RDS and NoSQL.
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
[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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic
markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest
geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is
based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on
job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation
company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other
forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package,
in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For
more information, please visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits
[https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits]. This position will
remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external
career site.