Software Development Engineer

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 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 drive the team forward, guiding them over every obstacle and leading the way to develop exciting, original and effective solutions. Leading the way, you'll bring our team together to build and maintain our platform to bring thousands of stories to millions of listeners and unleash the power of the human voice. ABOUT THE TEAM We build and operate Audible's contracts and rights system - that ensures content providers are onboarded, published and paid correctly. Our system manages thousands of contracts serving as the source for systems that depend on real-time access at scale. We are currently building the future of contract management in partnership with Amazon - a strategic initiative modernizing how Audible manages provider relationships at scale. 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 creators and 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... - Design, develop, and test software components and applications for one of the largest creator and provider of audiobooks in the world - Collaborate on an agile engineering team, writing scalable and maintainable code and influencing team decisions - Collaborate with stakeholders to envision, design, develop, test, and launch customer-centric software solutions - Utilize technology to tackle challenging problems and deliver high-quality code on schedule - Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of data structures and algorithms, applying them effectively - Independently clarify technical requirements, assess development estimates, and employ diverse design approaches - Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members - Foster continuous improvement in software quality, customer experience, and product maintainability - Mentor and lead developers, fostering 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.