The Lead Software Development Engineer role at Audible focuses on leading the Creator Team to build innovative tools that enhance the content production pipeline for audio storytelling. This position emphasizes a customer-obsessed approach, ensuring that technology supports creativity and delivers an exceptional experience to listeners. The ideal candidate will be a passionate software engineer who enjoys collaborating with others and mentoring team members. The role also involves staying updated with industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement in software quality and customer experience.

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language
• 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
• 5+ years of experience in the full software development life cycle
• Experience as a mentor or tech lead for an engineering team
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

• Champion an AI-first development approach to enhance developer productivity
• Determine strategy and simplify or extend solutions for optimal outcomes
• Mentor and lead developers to cultivate curiosity and technical understanding
• Explore technical needs and propose effective solutions
• Set the technical strategy for the team
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, test, and launch software
• Clarify technical requirements and assess development estimates
• Drive continuous improvement of software quality and customer experience
• Stay informed on technology trends, tools, and approaches

• 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.