Senior Software Development Engineer, Android Apps

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At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives.

It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners.

We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other.

Imagine your future with us.

ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Software Development Engineer, it’s up to you to define, design and refine the tech that keeps us one step ahead of listeners.

Anticipate.

Innovate.

Bring challenging ideas and we’ll support you with the latest tech, tools, and systems that you need to succeed.

We pride ourselves on our ability to imagine and invent solutions to problems of the future.

You’ll be essential in this forward-thinking approach to development.

Together with the team, you’ll build and maintain our platform to bring thousands of stories to millions of listeners and unleash the power of the human voice.

ABOUT YOU
If you’re a dedicated problem solver, this is the role for you.

Identifying and overcoming challenges is at the heart of everything you do; whether it’s looking ahead to our listeners problems, or analyzing every inefficiency, you thrive when you strive for perfection.

We look for people who take responsibility, who feel the pride in a job well done and see every failure as an opportunity to learn.

With a knowledgeable team around you, and opportunities to challenge yourself, it’s a perfect environment to develop and apply your new skills.

As a Software Development Engineer, you will...
- Develop, test, and maintain software components and applications for the world's largest audiobook creator and provider
- Identify and resolve software defects through code review, log analysis, metrics examination, debugging, and other troubleshooting methods
- Write maintainable and scalable code for software components as part of an agile engineering team
- Collaborate with stakeholders to envision, design, develop, test, and launch customer-centric software that inspires and impacts users
- Apply computer science, engineering, and analysis principles to solve moderate-scale problems
- Continuously enhance testability, operational excellence (OE), and documentation for owned software components
- Handle data classification, storage, and management in accordance with company policies
- Participate in the interview process and provide mentorship to fellow engineers

ABOUT AUDIBLE
Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling.

We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives.

We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit.

We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors.

This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- Programming experience with one or more modern language (e.g., Java, C++, C#, Python), including object-oriented design
- 1+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current system
- Experience writing clear, maintainable and extensible code
- Prior experience in full stack development and RESTful service architecture
- Prior use of AWS technologies at scale in a production environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven success in mentoring engineers
- History of delivering customer-driven software products at scale in a fast paced, technology first, rapid-growth company
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently navigate highly complex and ambiguous situations
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across teams
- Experience with machine learning and related engineering skill sets
- Full stack proficiency (e.g., Java, NoSQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, node.js)
- Experience delivering complex software systems to internal or external customers
- Enthusiasm for promoting high-quality standards in others across: documentation, unit testing, code reviews, test automation, continuous integration and deployment

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market.

Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amazon is a total compensation company.

Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits .

This position will remain posted until filled.

Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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