Software Development Engineer
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Location: Newark, NJ 07104
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 a Software Development 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 drive the team forward, guiding them over every obstacle and leading the way to develop exciting, original and effective solutions. Leading the way, you'll bring our team together to 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
The Audible Digital Asset Management (ADAM) team is responsible for the critical infrastructure that powers the encoding and publishing of audio, image, and other assets that bring audiobooks to life. Our team manages the complex process of receiving and processing assets from publishers through various channels, utilizing automated workflows to ensure efficiency and quality. We develop and maintain systems for automated issue detection, e-book and audiobook synchronization, audio encoding, and more - all while also providing essential tooling support for the Audio Production team. ADAM plays a crucial role in publishing encoded audio, assets, and metadata to various marketplaces, enabling consumption across supported audio players. By joining our team, you'll contribute to the technological backbone that delivers engaging audio content to millions of listeners worldwide.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Programming experience with one or more modern languages (e.g., Java, C++, C#), including object-oriented design
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 1+ years of experience in software development
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in building scalable software services (e.g., SOA, Micro-services)
- Experience building and delivering software systems to internal or external customers
- Knowledge of professional software development life cycle best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operations
- Problem solving skills and willingness to accept new challenges, take ownership and be adaptable
- Basic understanding of security concepts
- Capable of using technology to solve straightforward problems
- Can take a defined design, turn it into high quality code, and deliver it on schedule
- Proficient in a broad range of data structures and algorithms, knowing when it is (and isn't) appropriate to use them
- Experience with Computer Science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and problem solving
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Software Development 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 drive the team forward, guiding them over every obstacle and leading the way to develop exciting, original and effective solutions. Leading the way, you'll bring our team together to 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
The Audible Digital Asset Management (ADAM) team is responsible for the critical infrastructure that powers the encoding and publishing of audio, image, and other assets that bring audiobooks to life. Our team manages the complex process of receiving and processing assets from publishers through various channels, utilizing automated workflows to ensure efficiency and quality. We develop and maintain systems for automated issue detection, e-book and audiobook synchronization, audio encoding, and more - all while also providing essential tooling support for the Audio Production team. ADAM plays a crucial role in publishing encoded audio, assets, and metadata to various marketplaces, enabling consumption across supported audio players. By joining our team, you'll contribute to the technological backbone that delivers engaging audio content to millions of listeners worldwide.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Programming experience with one or more modern languages (e.g., Java, C++, C#), including object-oriented design
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 1+ years of experience in software development
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in building scalable software services (e.g., SOA, Micro-services)
- Experience building and delivering software systems to internal or external customers
- Knowledge of professional software development life cycle best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operations
- Problem solving skills and willingness to accept new challenges, take ownership and be adaptable
- Basic understanding of security concepts
- Capable of using technology to solve straightforward problems
- Can take a defined design, turn it into high quality code, and deliver it on schedule
- Proficient in a broad range of data structures and algorithms, knowing when it is (and isn't) appropriate to use them
- Experience with Computer Science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and problem solving
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.