Software Development Engineer

About the Company

Audible is a global leader in audio storytelling, producing and delivering immersive audiobook and spoken-word content to millions of listeners worldwide. The company collaborates with some of the world’s most influential creators to deliver compelling stories that inspire, educate, and entertain audiences.

Audible fosters a culture of creativity, innovation, and inclusion. The organization brings together talented professionals from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about building transformative digital experiences and shaping the future of storytelling.

Role Overview

The Software Development Engineer will contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software systems that power Audible’s digital platforms. The role involves building reliable applications, solving complex engineering challenges, and delivering customer-focused solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Engineers in this role will apply strong computer science principles to develop high-quality software while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement across the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain software components and applications that support Audible’s global audiobook platform.
Identify and resolve software defects through code reviews, log analysis, debugging, and system monitoring.
Write maintainable, scalable, and efficient code as part of an Agile engineering team.
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to design and deliver customer-centric solutions.
Apply computer science and engineering principles to solve moderately complex technical problems.
Continuously improve testability, operational excellence, and documentation for owned systems.
Ensure proper data classification, storage, and management in accordance with company policies.
Participate in technical interviews and contribute to mentoring fellow engineers.

Team Overview

The team focuses on developing next-generation royalty calculation and reporting systems for Audible’s global business operations. These platforms automate financial models and manage large-scale transaction processing to support multiple business units.

Engineers work on building financial automation systems that process billions of dollars in transactions while ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

1+ years of non-internship professional experience in software development.
Experience programming with at least one modern programming language.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent technical discipline.
Understanding of software engineering best practices and development methodologies.
Experience working in Agile or collaborative development environments.

Work Culture

Audible promotes a culture of innovation, creativity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, collaborate across teams, and build technologies that create meaningful experiences for listeners worldwide.

The company is committed to building equitable communities and empowering employees to grow professionally while making a positive impact.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Audible is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities to all applicants. Candidates who require accommodations during the recruitment or onboarding process may request support through the company’s accessibility resources.