Software Development Engineer, Creator Marketplace Job ID: 10477916

Audible; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Audible in Culver City is seeking a Software Development Engineer to design, develop and test software that powers our vast audiobook platform. You’ll work with peers to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions and mentor teammates along the way.

You will apply data structures and algorithms, clarify requirements, review code, and help drive architectural decisions. A strong ownership mindset and collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software components and applications for Audible's platform.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to imagine, design, develop, test, and launch software that impacts our customers and inspires your peers.
• Be proficient in a broad range of data structures and algorithms, knowing when it is (and isn’t) appropriate to use them.
• Independently clarify technical requirements, assessing development estimates and apply a broad range of design approaches.
• Review code of other team members and provide constructive direction.
• Mentor and lead developers by cultivating curiosity and deep technical understanding.

Skills

Software development experience

Design/Architecture experience

Programming languages

Job description

About This Role

As a Software Development Engineer, it’s up to you to research, 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. We look for individuals who take ownership of their work, show initiative, and set high standards. Setting high standards means consistently striving for excellence, pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and delivering exceptional results. At Audible, we believe that every failure is an opportunity to learn and grow. We foster an environment that encourages individuals to embrace failure as a natural part of the learning process. We see it as an opportunity to analyze, adapt, and improve, ultimately driving innovation and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software components and applications for one of the largest creator and provider of audiobooks in the world
• Collaborate with stakeholders to imagine, design, develop, test, and launch software that impacts our customers and inspires your peers
• Be proficient in a broad range of data structures and algorithms, knowing when it is (and isn’t) appropriate to use them
• Independently clarify technical requirements, assessing development estimates and apply a broad range of design approaches
• Review code of other team members and provide constructive direction
• Mentor and lead developers by cultivating curiosity and deep technical understanding

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