Software Development Engineer, Personalization

At Audible we believe stories have the power to transform lives. Its why we work with some of the worlds 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 its up to you to define design and refine the tech that keeps us one step ahead of listeners. Anticipate. Innovate. Bring challenging ideas and well 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. Youll be essential in this forward-thinking approach to development. Together with the team youll build and maintain our platform to bring thousands of stories to millions of listeners and unleash the power of the human voice.

ABOUT YOU
If youre a dedicated problem solver this is the role for you. Identifying and overcoming challenges is at the heart of everything you do; whether its 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 its 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 worlds largest audiobook creator and provider
- 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 moderate-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.

- Programming experience with one or more modern languages (e.g. Java C C#) including object-oriented design
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field
- 1 years of experience in software development

- Experience in building scalable software services (e.g. SOA Micro-services)
- Experience building and delivering software systems to internal or external customers
- Knowledge of professional software development life cycle best practices including coding standards code reviews source control management continuous deployments testing and operations
- Problem solving skills and willingness to accept new challenges take ownership and be adaptable
- Basic understanding of security concepts
- Capable of using technology to solve straightforward problems
- Can take a defined design turn it into high quality code and deliver it on schedule
- Proficient in a broad range of data structures and algorithms knowing when it is (and isnt) appropriate to use them
- Experience with Computer Science fundamentals including data structures algorithms and problem solving

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $99500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $200000/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.