Software Development Engineer, Creator Marketplace

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 research, 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 THE TEAM

This is an opportunity to join a growing team in a brand new Audible hub in Culver City, Los Angeles. Audible’s Creator Marketplace customers are talented storytellers, voice actors, producers, publishers and our internal content teams. Our teams build innovative tools to automate the entire content production pipeline that lets the experts focus on creation while helping them bring their art to millions of listeners. We are customer obsessed and the tools we build are intuitive & easy to use, and ensure that technology aids the creativity to provide the best in class experience to listeners. By focusing on our creators, we also create value to Audible’s global consumers by helping them to discover new content, talent and stories they love and share.

True to Audible's People Principles, we are committed to the success of our people. We define success as not only career advancement but also personal growth and well-being. We actively support our employees through various programs, including mentoring and coaching opportunities, training initiatives, and flexible work arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance. At Audible, we cherish the diverse backgrounds and perspectives within our team, recognizing that they are essential for fostering robust conversations and finding the right solutions for our customers. We encourage each individual to bring their unique experiences to the table, knowing that diversity fuels our creativity, enriches our collaborative efforts, and leads to better outcomes. By embracing differing viewpoints, we unlock the full potential of our team and create a culture of inclusion and respect.

We have exciting opportunities that will challenge you to leverage your technical expertise and make a significant impact. As a technical role model and high-impact contributor, you will have the chance to work alongside a team of exceptionally talented individuals who share your passion for innovation and success. Together, you will create transformative experiences for our audience.

ABOUT YOU

You feel pride in every step forward, however big or small. We look for individuals who take ownership of their work, show initiative, and set high standards. Setting high standards means consistently striving for excellence, pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and delivering exceptional results. At Audible, we believe that every failure is an opportunity to learn and grow. We foster an environment that encourages individuals to embrace failure as a natural part of the learning process. We see it as an opportunity to analyze, adapt, and improve, ultimately driving innovation and personal development.

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 with stakeholders to imagine, design, develop, test, and launch software that impacts our customers and inspires your peers

- Be 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

- 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 non-internship professional software development experience

- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

- Experience with Machine Learning and Large Language Model fundamentals, including architecture, training/inference lifecycles, and optimization of model execution, or experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers

Preferred qualifications

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

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities

- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers

- Knowledge of cloud services such as AWS or equivalent

- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership

- Experience programmatically testing products, measuring test coverage, developing the best automation, driving testability and diagnostic

- Experience with automating and simplifying team development, test, and operations processes

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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, CA, Culver City - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually