Software Development Engineer, iOS

Audible; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Audible in Newark, NJ is seeking an iOS Software Development Engineer to define, design and refine the tech behind our iOS platform, ensuring a responsive listening experience across iPhone and Apple devices. You will mentor teammates, review code, and contribute to building and maintaining scalable mobile products.

You will work closely with product management, stay current with trends, and help bring the latest technology to the team in an agile environment, while delivering high‑quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science
• Experience working with agile development methodologies

Responsibilities

• Own and be responsible for key components within the team
• Develop, implement and support Key Components using latest technology that will influence teams beyond Audible
• Work with Product Management to develop software that involves exploring and bringing out the latest technology on the platform to make the listening experience better and easier for our users
• Stay up to date on the latest trends & technologies industry-wide and sharing that knowledge with the internal community
• Be committed to teamwork, hustle and strong communication skills (both to business and technical peers)
• Thrive in delivering high‑quality technology mobile products in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities
• Demonstrate your experience in problem‑solving in ambiguous situations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent 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 an iOS Engineer, 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. 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 THE TEAM

It takes a curated team to pack the entire Audible library into the palm of your hand, but we make it happen seamlessly, for millions of people across the world. The team's vision is to enable a friction‑less experience allowing Audible customers to listen and engage with the largest Audiobook portfolio. We work ceaselessly to deliver world‑class products that scale for millions of daily listener sessions across the entire eco‑system including the iPhone, Carplay, Apple Watch, and living room devices. We are a nimble team with a game‑changing mindset, endless passion, and user focus.

ABOUT YOU

You are talented, adaptable, and flexible. We’re looking for creative, open‑minded iOS software development engineers to help build technologies that continuously improve the Audible listening experience. While focusing on iOS development you’ll build and scale mobile software, and coordinate cross‑functionally by integrating new features, maintaining high performance, and creating intuitive interfaces. Our team is working on building native iOS products, without compromising compatibility with various iOS devices in an agile environment.

As a Software Development Engineer, iOS, you will...

• - Own and be responsible for key components within the team
• - Develop, implement and support Key Components using latest technology that will influence teams beyond Audible
• - Work with Product Management to develop software that involves exploring and bringing out the latest technology on the platform to make the listening experience better and easier for our users
• - Stay up to date on the latest trends & technologies industry-wide and sharing that knowledge with the internal community
• - Be committed to teamwork, hustle and strong communication skills (both to business and technical peers)
• - Thrive in delivering high‑quality technology mobile products in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities
• - Demonstrate your experience in problem‑solving in ambiguous situations

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.

• - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science
• - Experience working with agile development methodologies