Senior Software Development Engineer - Rails ART19 - Shaping the Future of Podcast Technology, Amazon Ads

Job Description

Senior software development engineer role at ART19 focusing on podcast technology with an emphasis on problem-solving and technical innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Deep expertise in Ruby on Rails and RubyGems
• Strong experience with RSpec and test-driven development
• Proven track record with Active Record and complex data modeling
• Experience building and scaling RESTful APIs, and familiarity with JSON:API specification
• Advanced knowledge of Git and collaborative development workflows
• Comprehensive knowledge of patterns such as MVC, Mocking, and Object-Oriented Programming
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with other teams
• Continuously staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in software development

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of large-scale podcast hosting and advertising systems
• Drive technical innovation through emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning
• Collaborate directly with customers to understand their needs and deliver impactful solutions
• Mentor and develop other engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence
• Own end-to-end delivery of critical features from conception to deployment
• Participate in technical decision-making that shapes the future of podcast technology
• Influence product roadmap and resource allocation
• Define and implement multi-year technical strategies that scale with rapid growth
• Build robust, maintainable systems that process millions of requests daily
• Create innovative solutions that push the boundaries of podcast advertising technology
• Establish engineering best practices that emphasize quality, reliability, and security

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)