Lead Software Development Engineer Job ID: 10470150

Audible; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Audible in Newark, NJ is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, architect, and implement content discovery solutions that power advanced audio experiences. You will translate complex business challenges into scalable, intelligent systems.

You will mentor engineers, lead architectural reviews, and collaborate across teams to align technical direction with product goals. A strong background in SDLC, design patterns, and performance optimization is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience.
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience.
• 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel discovery architecture systems
• Development end-to-end solutions addressing complex technical and business challenges
• Architect systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and efficiency
• Conduct advanced research and prototype innovative adaptive layout and intelligence approaches
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical solutions with strategic objectives
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing
• Lead technical design reviews and provide architectural guidance

Skills

Software development

Leadership/mentorship

System design & architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

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 This Role

As a Lead Software Engineer, it's up to you to design, architect, and implement content discovery solutions that drive transformative technological advancements. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, capable of translating complex business challenges into scalable, intelligent systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel discovery architecture systems
• Development end-to-end solutions addressing complex technical and business challenges
• Architect systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and efficiency
• Conduct advanced research and prototype innovative adaptive layout and intelligence approaches
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical solutions with strategic objectives
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing
• Lead technical design reviews and provide architectural guidance

About the Team

Our Kaleidoscope Engineering team is at the forefront of transformative technological innovation, dedicated to solving complex challenges through intelligent system design. We are a dynamic, collaborative group of technologists who push the boundaries of adaptive intelligence and dynamic layout applications. Our mission is to develop the next generation of customer‑centric solutions to help Audible customers find their next listen effortlessly.

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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science