Software Development Engineer, Playback Team
Job Description
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 THE TEAMThe Playback team at Audible owns the core playback logic and services, including players, content delivery, security, listening data, metrics and insights, and a unified SDK. This team focuses on optimizing playback quality, performance, and customer experience across platforms, using automated tools for monitoring and analysis. The Playback team also drives Audible's efforts to advance the state of internet audio through faculty collaborations.ABOUT YOUWe are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Software Development Engineer to design, architect, and implement machine learning solutions that drive transformative technological advancements. You will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, capable of translating complex business challenges into scalable, intelligent systems.As a Software Development Engineer, you will...- Design, develop, and test software components and applications for a leading global provider of audiobooks- 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 understandingABOUT AUDIBLEAudible 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.
Locations
- United States, NJ, Newark, Newark, NJ, United States
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
150,000 - 220,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- - 3+ years’ experience of software development and deployment of distributed multi-tier applicationsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- - 3+ years’ experience of software development and deployment of distributed multi-tier applications (experience, 3 years)
- - Prior use of AWS technologies at scale in a production environment (experience)
- - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science (degree in higher in computer science)
Preferred Qualifications
- - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex and ambiguous situations (experience)
- - History of delivering customer-driven software products at a high scale in a fast paced, technology first, rapid-growth company (experience)
- - Full stack proficiency (e.g., Java, C++, Mobile App development - Swift, Kotlin, JS, TS) (experience)
- - Experience taking a lead role delivering complex software systems to internal or external customers (experience)
- - Competency at delegating work in parallel to accelerate delivery (experience)
- - Enthusiasm for promoting high-quality standard in others across: documentation, unit testing, code reviews, test automation, continuous integration and deployment (experience)
- 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. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. (experience)
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Software Development Engineer, Playback Team
Job Description
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 THE TEAMThe Playback team at Audible owns the core playback logic and services, including players, content delivery, security, listening data, metrics and insights, and a unified SDK. This team focuses on optimizing playback quality, performance, and customer experience across platforms, using automated tools for monitoring and analysis. The Playback team also drives Audible's efforts to advance the state of internet audio through faculty collaborations.ABOUT YOUWe are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Software Development Engineer to design, architect, and implement machine learning solutions that drive transformative technological advancements. You will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, capable of translating complex business challenges into scalable, intelligent systems.As a Software Development Engineer, you will...- Design, develop, and test software components and applications for a leading global provider of audiobooks- 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 understandingABOUT AUDIBLEAudible 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.
Locations
- United States, NJ, Newark, Newark, NJ, United States
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
150,000 - 220,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- - 3+ years’ experience of software development and deployment of distributed multi-tier applicationsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- - 3+ years’ experience of software development and deployment of distributed multi-tier applications (experience, 3 years)
- - Prior use of AWS technologies at scale in a production environment (experience)
- - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science (degree in higher in computer science)
Preferred Qualifications
- - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex and ambiguous situations (experience)
- - History of delivering customer-driven software products at a high scale in a fast paced, technology first, rapid-growth company (experience)
- - Full stack proficiency (e.g., Java, C++, Mobile App development - Swift, Kotlin, JS, TS) (experience)
- - Experience taking a lead role delivering complex software systems to internal or external customers (experience)
- - Competency at delegating work in parallel to accelerate delivery (experience)
- - Enthusiasm for promoting high-quality standard in others across: documentation, unit testing, code reviews, test automation, continuous integration and deployment (experience)
- 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. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. (experience)