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 ROLEAs 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. We pride ourselves on our ability to imagine and invent solutions to problems of the future. You’ll be essential in this forward-thinking approach to development. Together with the team, 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 THE TEAMYou'll join a backend engineering team at the heart of Audible's Creator Product organization—building technology that empowers creators around the world to produce audio content at scale. Audible’s Creators are talented storytellers, voice actors, producers, publishers and our internal content teams. Our teams build innovative tools that let our experts focus on creation while helping them bring their art to millions of listeners. We also create value for Audible’s global consumers by helping them discover new content, talent, and stories they love and share. Our team builds the core infrastructure that powers Audible's creator platforms, enabling seamless workflows through AI-driven tools and services. We're growing quickly as Audible expands into new languages and markets. If you're energized by building scalable, high-impact backend systems that bring innovative tools to creators at a global scale, this is the team for you.ABOUT YOUIf you’re a dedicated problem solver, this is the role for you. Identifying and overcoming challenges is at the heart of everything you do; whether it’s looking ahead to our listeners problems, or analyzing every inefficiency, you thrive when you strive for perfection. We look for people who take responsibility, who feel the pride in a job well done and see every failure as an opportunity to learn. With a knowledgeable team around you, and opportunities to challenge yourself, it’s a perfect environment to develop and apply your new skills.As a Software Development Engineer, you will...- Develop, test, and maintain software components and applications for the world's largest audiobook creator and provider - Design APIs and orchestration workflows that connect applications to AI-powered services - Identify and resolve software defects through code review, log analysis, metrics examination, debugging, and other troubleshooting methods - Write maintainable and scalable code for software components as part of an agile engineering team - Collaborate with stakeholders to envision, design, develop, test, and launch customer-centric software that inspires and impacts users - Apply computer science, engineering, and analysis principles to solve large-scale problems - Continuously enhance testability, operational excellence (OE), and documentation for owned software components - Handle data classification, storage, and management in accordance with company policies - Participate in the interview process and provide mentorship to fellow engineers 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- 1+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming languagePreferred qualification - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent- Experience with AWS technologiesAmazon 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.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 .USA, MA, Cambridge - 110,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually