The Software Development Engineer role at Audible focuses on designing, architecting, and implementing machine learning solutions for audio advertising systems. The Playback team is responsible for optimizing playback quality and customer experience while handling critical infrastructure for audio ads. This position involves working with talented engineers to solve complex distributed systems challenges and directly impacting the business. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strategic thinking to create scalable, intelligent systems.

• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems.
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in software development and deployment of distributed multi-tier applications.
• Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers.
• Full stack proficiency in languages such as Java, C++, Swift, Kotlin, JS, or TS.

• Design, develop, and test software components and applications for Audible.
• Collaborate with Product, Applied Science, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative advertising products.
• Optimize ad serving latency, cost, and business metrics for audio advertising at scale.
• Write scalable and maintainable code while influencing team decisions.
• Clarify technical requirements, assess development estimates, and employ diverse design approaches.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Mentor and lead developers, fostering curiosity and deep technical understanding.

• 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.