As a Lead Software Development Engineer at Audible, you will define, design, and refine technology that enhances the audio storytelling experience for millions of listeners. You will lead the Player team, responsible for building an audio listening platform that improves user interaction with content. This role emphasizes innovation, mentorship, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. You will have the opportunity to drive technical strategy and lead complex initiatives within your team.

• 5+ years of experience developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software systems.
• Experience with REST API based services and managing full application stacks.
• Experience with AWS technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Experience leading engineering teams as a mentor or tech lead.
• Experience in building complex software or computing infrastructure successfully delivered to customers.
• Experience managing multiple projects in parallel through prioritization and planning.
• Experience delivering test frameworks and leading QA projects.
• Full stack proficiency in technologies such as Java, NoSQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and node.js.

• Independently lead complex technical initiatives within your team.
• Mentor and lead developers by cultivating curiosity and deep technical understanding.
• Explore technical needs and bring solutions to the table.
• Set the technical strategy for your team.
• Guide the team to develop original and effective solutions.

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.