Software Development Engineer, Playback Team

Amazon; Asti; In loco; EUR 109.000 - 189.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global audio storytelling company seeks a skilled Software Development Engineer to design and implement machine learning solutions. You will collaborate with an agile team and deliver high-quality software that transforms user experiences. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience and a strong background in cloud technologies, particularly AWS. This role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to innovate in a rapidly evolving tech space.

Servizi

Health insurance

Stock options

Flexible working hours

Career development programs

Competenze

• 3+ years’ experience of software development and deployment of distributed multi-tier applications.
• Prior use of AWS technologies at scale in a production environment.

Mansioni

• Design, develop, and test software components for a global provider of audiobooks.
• Collaborate on an agile engineering team to write scalable and maintainable code.
• Mentor and lead developers while fostering curiosity and technical understanding.

Conoscenze

Software development

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Data structures and algorithms

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Strumenti

AWS

Java

C++

Swift

Kotlin

JavaScript

TypeScript

Descrizione del lavoro

Software Development Engineer, Playback Team

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 Team

The 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 You

We 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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’ experience of software development and deployment of distributed multi-tier applications
• Prior use of AWS technologies at scale in a production environment
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex and ambiguous situations
• History of delivering customer-driven software products at a high scale in a fast paced, technology first, rapid-growth company
• Full stack proficiency (e.g., Java, C++, Mobile App development - Swift, Kotlin, JS, TS)
• Experience taking a lead role delivering complex software systems to internal or external customers
• Competency at delegating work in parallel to accelerate delivery
• Enthusiasm for promoting high-quality standard in others across: documentation, unit testing, code reviews, test automation, continuous integration and deployment

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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 the Amazon benefits page. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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