Software Development Engineer, Consumer Domains

Audible; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Audible is seeking a Software Development Engineer to build and maintain software for the world’s largest audiobook creator and provider. You will work in an agile team to design, test, and deliver scalable solutions that impact millions of listeners.

The role emphasizes solving problems, mentoring peers, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver high‑quality software with strong operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software components and applications.
• Identify and resolve defects through code review, debugging, and analysis.
• Write maintainable, scalable code as part of an agile team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and launch customer‑centric software.
• Apply CS and engineering principles to solve medium-scale problems.
• Enhance testability and documentation for owned components.
• Handle data classification and storage per company policies.
• Participate in interviews and mentor fellow engineers.

Skills

Software development

debugging

Code review

Agile teamwork

Mentorship

Data handling

Tools

Programming language

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 YOU

If you’re a dedicated problem solver, this is the role for you. Identifying and overcoming challenges is at the heart of everything you do; whether it’s 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, it’s 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 world's 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.

• 1+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language