Software Development Engineer – Shape a Global Audio Platform

Audible; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 158,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Audible, a leading audio storytelling company, is seeking a Software Development Engineer to define, design and refine scalable software that powers our platform used by millions of listeners worldwide.

You will design, develop and test software components, collaborate with an agile team, and mentor others while delivering high‑quality code on schedule in a fast‑paced environment in Newark, NJ.

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

Design/architecture

Programming language

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Job description

Audible, a leading audio storytelling company, is seeking a Software Development Engineer to define, design and refine scalable software that powers our platform used by millions of listeners worldwide.

You will design, develop and test software components, collaborate with an agile team, and mentor others while delivering high‑quality code on schedule in a fast‑paced environment in Newark, NJ.