Lead Software Development Engineer, Playback

Requirements

Must have:

- We require hands-on experience in software development, including working with REST API-based services and managing full application stacks from the operating system through custom applications.

• We require at least 5 years of experience building large-scale, multi-tier distributed software systems with distributed programming expertise.
• We require experience working with AWS technologies.
• We require a bachelors degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• We prefer prior experience mentoring or serving as a technical lead for engineering teams.
• We prefer experience guiding engineering discussions on technology choices and product strategy.
• We prefer a strong track record of collaborating across cross-functional teams and working effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• We prefer experience taking a lead role in delivering complex software or computing infrastructure that has been successfully released to customers.
• We prefer experience managing several projects simultaneously through prioritization, planning, and task delegation.
• We prefer experience building test frameworks, test tools, and leading QA initiatives.
• We prefer a history of delivering customer-focused software products at scale in a fast-moving, technology-driven, high-growth environment.
• We prefer experience with machine learning and related engineering skill sets.
• We prefer full-stack proficiency, including Java, NoSQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Node.js.

Responsibilities:

- We independently lead complex technical initiatives within our team.

• We mentor and guide developers by encouraging curiosity and deeper technical understanding.
• We identify technical needs and bring practical solutions forward.
• We define the technical strategy for our team.
• We help shape and maintain the audio listening platform that serves millions of listeners.
• We support the end-to-end listening experience across web, iOS, Android, and FireOS.
• We contribute to content security, digital rights management, delivery infrastructure, and synchronization of listening data across devices at scale.
• We lead the team through obstacles and help drive the development of original, effective technical solutions.

Company:

We are Audible, the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling, and we work with world-class creators to deliver immersive experiences to millions of listeners around the globe. Our Player team builds the end-to-end audio listening platform that powers the customer experience across web, iOS, Android, and FireOS, including player clients, content security, delivery infrastructure, and large-scale data synchronization. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial mindset, a culture of creativity and inclusion, and a mission to build more equitable communities. This role is based in Newark, New Jersey, and we offer competitive compensation with sign-on payments and restricted stock units, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, and more.