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Software Development Engineer III

Amazon

Location

Newark, NJ

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/30/2026

Compensation

$184,900 - $250,200 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

As a Software Development Engineer III at Audible, you will play a crucial role in innovating and expanding the audio storytelling platform that serves millions of listeners. You will work within the Android Apps team, focusing on developing, testing, and maintaining software components that enhance user experience. This position requires a dedicated problem solver who thrives on overcoming challenges and strives for perfection. You will collaborate with stakeholders to create impactful software while mentoring fellow engineers and contributing to a culture of creativity and inclusion.

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and maintain software components and applications for Audible's platform
  • Identify and resolve software defects through various troubleshooting methods
  • Write maintainable and scalable code as part of an agile engineering team
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to design and launch customer-centric software
  • Apply computer science and engineering principles to solve moderate-scale problems
  • Enhance testability, operational excellence, and documentation for owned software components
  • Handle data classification, storage, and management according to company policies
  • Participate in the interview process and provide mentorship to fellow engineers

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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