Software Development Engineer II

Employer: \tAudible, Inc.

Title: \tSoftware Development Engineer II

Location: \t101 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142

Duties: Participate in the design, development, implementation, testing and documentation of embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using Java, Python, C#, or C++, and Object-Oriented Design with a focus on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solutions. Translate functional requirements into robust, efficient, supportable solutions that work well within the overall system architecture. Participate in the full development cycle, end-to-end, from design, implementation, and testing to documentation, delivery, and maintenance. Produce comprehensive, usable software documentation. Evaluate and make decisions around the use of new or existing software products and tools. Mentor junior development engineers. Position reports into Cambridge, MA office; however, telecommuting may also be allowed.

Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field plus two (2) years of experience as a Software Development Engineer or a related occupation involving software development.

Experience may be gained concurrently and must include:

Two (2) years in each of the following:

-\tDesigning and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, embedded, or distributed software applications, tools, systems, or services using Java, Python, C#, C++, or Object-Oriented Design

-\tUtilizing knowledge of data structures, algorithms, or object-oriented design principles to optimize code performance and efficiency

-\tWorking with version control systems such as Git or similar

-\tWorking with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or Typescript) or web services (RESTful APIs)

-\tUsing software testing techniques (unit testing, integration testing, or automated testing) to ensure high-quality, maintainable code

-\tConducting performance analysis and optimization of applications, focusing on reducing latency, improving throughput, and enhancing resource utilization

-\tIntegrating security best practices into the development lifecycle, including encryption at-rest and in-transit, role-based access control, or secure API authentication mechanisms

-\tWorking with distributed databases including AWS DynamoDB, or relational databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle

-\tWorking with AWS or similar cloud-based infrastructure or developer tools

-\tUsing large language models (LLMs) in software solutions or applications.

One (1) year in the following:

-\tCreating and maintaining large-scale distributed applications or services leveraging cloud infrastructure.

Salary: $143,700 - $194,400 /year. 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 Multiple positions. Apply online: Job Code: ADBL183.

#0000

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field plus two (2) years of experience as a Software Development Engineer or a related occupation involving software development.

Experience may be gained concurrently and must include:

Two (2) years in each of the following:

-\tDesigning and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, embedded, or distributed software applications, tools, systems, or services using Java, Python, C#, C++, or Object-Oriented Design

-\tUtilizing knowledge of data structures, algorithms, or object-oriented design principles to optimize code performance and efficiency

-\tWorking with version control systems such as Git or similar

-\tWorking with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or Typescript) or web services (RESTful APIs)

-\tUsing software testing techniques (unit testing, integration testing, or automated testing) to ensure high-quality, maintainable code

-\tConducting performance analysis and optimization of applications, focusing on reducing latency, improving throughput, and enhancing resource utilization

-\tIntegrating security best practices into the development lifecycle, including encryption at-rest and in-transit, role-based access control, or secure API authentication mechanisms

-\tWorking with distributed databases including AWS DynamoDB, or relational databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle

-\tWorking with AWS or similar cloud-based infrastructure or developer tools

-\tUsing large language models (LLMs) in software solutions or applications.

One (1) year in the following:

-\tCreating and maintaining large-scale distributed applications or services leveraging cloud infrastructure.

#0000

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please see job description and the position requirements above.

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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.