Software Development Engineer III

Audible; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Audible is seeking a Software Development Engineer III to define, design, and refine the tech that powers our world-leading audiobook platform. You will help build and maintain systems reaching millions of listeners, while embracing innovation and collaboration with an agile team.

You will mentor peers, contribute to architecture decisions, and drive quality through the full software development lifecycle, from coding to deployment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of programming with at least one language.
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture of systems.
• 5+ years of full software development life cycle experience.
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software components and applications for Audible's platform.
• Identify and resolve defects through reviews, analysis, and debugging.
• Write maintainable, scalable code within an agile team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and launch customer-centric software.
• Apply CS and engineering principles to solve moderate-scale problems.
• Enhance testability, OE, and documentation for owned software.

Skills

Software development

Programming languages

System design

Full SDLC

Mentorship/leadership

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 THE TEAM

As a Software Development Engineer III, you can help us innovate, develop, and deliver continued expansion of this much-loved product. If you have an interest in working on an application that reaches millions of loyal customers on a daily bases, then the Android Apps team at Audible might be for you.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a Software Development Engineer III, it’s up to you to 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. We pride ourselves on our ability to imagine and invent solutions to problems of the future. You’ll be essential in this forward-thinking approach to development. Together with the team, 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

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 III, 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.

• - 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