Software Development Engineer – Build Scalable Contracts Platform

Amazon; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Audible is seeking a Software Development Engineer to define, design and refine the tech that powers millions of listeners worldwide. You will lead design efforts, collaborate with a fast-moving agile team, and deliver high-quality software that scales with user demand.

You'll work on contracts and rights systems, mentor peers, and influence architecture while prioritizing reliability, performance and maintainability across the platform.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience.
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software components and applications for one of the largest creator and provider of audiobooks in the world
• 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

Skills

Software development

System design

Programming languages

Full SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Audible is seeking a Software Development Engineer to define, design and refine the tech that powers millions of listeners worldwide. You will lead design efforts, collaborate with a fast-moving agile team, and deliver high-quality software that scales with user demand.

You'll work on contracts and rights systems, mentor peers, and influence architecture while prioritizing reliability, performance and maintainability across the platform.