Audible Looking for Software Development Engineer at Culver City, CA Full Time

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 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 You

You feel pride in every step forward, however big, or small; to you, each challenge represents a well-ran venture to support our listeners. If you’re looking to build on your skills and grow into a leader, this is your next step. We look for people who take responsibility, set their standards high and see every failure as an opportunity to learn. You’re looking for an environment where you can thrive. With opportunities to challenge yourself and a talented team by your side, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Audible.

As a Software Development Engineer, you will…

• Design, develop, and test software components and applications for a leading global creator and provider of audiobooks
• Contribute to an agile engineering team by writing maintainable and scalable code for software components, actively influencing team decisions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to envision, design, develop, test, and launch impactful software that delights customers and inspires peers

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

• Programming experience with one or more modern languages (e.g., Java, C++, C#), including object-oriented design
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, enabling effective messaging with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience building and delivering software systems to internal or external customers
• Experience working on a variety of surfaces, including mobile, web, services, iOT
• Experience in advanced technologies: blockchain, spatial computing, iOT, ML, AI, VR, AR
• Ability to solve problems in a creative and effective manner, as well as a willingness to adapt to new challenges
• Willingness to make improvements to the team’s development and testing processes
• Adaptable, enterprising, and willing to take ownership
• Able to establish good working relationships with peers
• Basic understanding of professional software development life cycle best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, operations and security
• Clear written documentation, contribute peer code reviews and test our code
• Able to mentor teammates on team software, team culture, and customer obsession
• Able to work through ambiguous research problems with mentorship
• Knowledge of AWS or similar cloud-based infrastructure and/or developer tools
• Experience with Computer Science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and problem solving
• Experience writing clear, maintainable and extensible code

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $99,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $200,000/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.

Company – Audible, Inc.

Job ID: A2880896