Job Description
Job title: Returnship Back-end Software Dev Engineer
Company: Audible
Job description: Job summary
Good storytelling starts with great listening. At Audible, that means each role and every project has our audience in mind. Because the same people who design, develop, and deploy our products also happen to use them. To us, that speaks volumes.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Audibleâ s â Next Chapterâ Returnship Program is a 16-week paid returnship for experienced professionals returning to the workforce after taking time off for caregiving. The program is open to individuals who have at least 2 years of professional experience and have been out of the paid workforce for at least 1 year to focus on caring for a child or other dependent and is not currently in a university program.
At Audible, we are excited to launch the Next Chapter program because we appreciate the skills you can offer, the perspective you provide, and the contributions you will make. This program offers you a chance to revamp your skills, update your resume with new experience, and make connections with other women and men transitioning back to the workforce. It also offers support through Path Forward, a nonprofit organization on a mission to empower people whoâ ve been focused on caregiving transition back to the paid workforce.
This 16-week Returnship program is 100% virtual. Upon successful completion of the Returnship, there is a possibility of an offer for full-time employment. We have fully remote roles or roles based in our Newark, NJ, Cambridge, MA or LA hubs.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Software Development Engineer, itâ 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 weâ 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 and youâ ll be essential in this forward-thinking approach to development. Together with the team, youâ ll build and maintain our platform to bring thousands of stories to millions of listeners and unleash the power of the human voice.
ABOUT THE TEAM
This is an opportunity to join Audibleâ s Tech Innovation team. This team works on a variety of projects: creating product experiments, prototyping emerging technologies, and helping support and drive innovation at Audible. The projects will begin R&D and experimental in nature, some will launch, and some will fail - successful projects will reach an audience of millions creating disruptive value for existing and new audiences. Above all, each project will strengthen our learning and grow our innovative passion.
True to Audibleâ s People Principles, we are committed to the success of our people and supporting the communities in which we work. Our leadership team is dedicated to mentoring and coaching to help each individual identify their career goals, flourish, and achieve their potential. Our environment encourages everyone to participate. Our diverse team depends on differing backgrounds and perspectives to foster robust conversations that lead us to the right solutions for our customers.
ABOUT YOU
You are a curious, innovative and entrepreneurial software engineer who loves to tinker and stay on top of tools, trends, technologies and best practices. You equally enjoy working on fast-paced projects that require doing a little bit of homework. You embrace ambiguity and arenâ t afraid of changing directions if something isnâ t working out. You love tough challenges and donâ t give up easily. You celebrate failure, learn and move on. You are hungry to learn more about how Audible operates across cross-functional teams outside of engineering. You enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others to grow, whether giving tech talks and/or writing technical articles and documentation. Others often come to you for ideas or technical guidance.
You feel pride in every step forward, however big, or small; to you, each challenge represents a well-executed venture to support our listeners. If youâ re looking to build on your skills and grow into a leader, this is your next step. We look for people who take responsibility, set their standards high and see every failure as an opportunity to learn. Youâ re looking for an environment where you can thrive. With opportunities to challenge yourself and a talented team by your side, youâ ll find what youâ re looking for at Audible.
As a Software Development Engineer, you will...
• Design, develop, and test software components and applications for one of the largest creator and provider of audiobooks in the world.
• Work on an agile engineering team writing maintainable and scalable code for software components and influencing team decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to imagine, design, develop, test, and launch software that impacts our customers and inspires your peers.
• Use technology to solve difficult problems. Define a design, turn it into high quality code, and deliver it on schedule. Proficient in a broad range of data structures and algorithms, knowing when it is (and isnâ t) appropriate to use them.
• Independently clarify technical requirements, assessing development estimates and apply a broad range of design approaches.
• Review code of other team members and provide constructive direction.
• Drive continuous improvement of software quality, customer experience, and maintainability of products/features.
• Mentor and lead developers by cultivating curiosity and deep technical understanding.
• Continuous learning of technology trends, tools, and approaches, including sharing this knowledge with your team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• 1+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.
• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Bachelorâ s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate highly complex and ambiguous situations.
• Experience building and delivering software systems to internal or external customers.
• Knowledge of AWS or similar cloud-based infrastructure and/or developer tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective messaging with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A high-quality bar: documentation, unit testing, code reviews, test automation, continuous integration & deployment. Enthusiasm for instilling this attitude in others.
• Adaptable, enterprising, and willing to take ownership.
• Able to work through ambiguous research problems independently.
• Able to make improvements to the teamâ s development and testing processes.
• Able to establish good working relationships with peers. Able to recognize discordant views and take part in constructive dialogue to resolve them.
• Able to mentor teammates on team software, team culture, and customer obsession.
ABOUT AUDIBLE
At Audible, we innovate and inspire through the power of voice. We're changing the narrative on storytelling. As a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, we've redefined the ways people access, discover, and share stories. The stories we tell have the ability to transport and transform everyday moments into meaningful experiences and it's our people who make Audible's service possible. We're listeners, storytellers, and problem-solvers. Our perspectives and experiences power our ideas and come together in our mission to unleash the power of the spoken word. Audible offers a Hub+Home hybrid workplace model that gives employees flexibility between gathering in a common office space (work from hub) and remote work (work from home). Some teams will work mostly at hub, some mostly at home and others hybrid. For more information, please visit adbl.co/hybrid.
The pay for this position in Colorado is $73.13/hr. Our range of benefits may include health care, employee discounts, 401(k) savings plans, paid time off, and more. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.
The pay range for this position in Jersey City is $73.13/hr. Our range of benefits may include health care, employee discounts, 401(k) savings plans, paid time off, and more. This information is provided per the Pay Transparency Regulation of Jersey City Municipal Code. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.
Audible is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Audible is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, ****** orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Workers in New York City who perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business must show proof they have been fully vaccinated against COVID or request and receive approval for a reasonable accommodation, including medical or religious accommodation.
Expected salary: $73.13 per hour
Location: USA
Apply for the job now!
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Company: Audible
Job description: Job summary
Good storytelling starts with great listening. At Audible, that means each role and every project has our audience in mind. Because the same people who design, develop, and deploy our products also happen to use them. To us, that speaks volumes.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Audibleâ s â Next Chapterâ Returnship Program is a 16-week paid returnship for experienced professionals returning to the workforce after taking time off for caregiving. The program is open to individuals who have at least 2 years of professional experience and have been out of the paid workforce for at least 1 year to focus on caring for a child or other dependent and is not currently in a university program.
At Audible, we are excited to launch the Next Chapter program because we appreciate the skills you can offer, the perspective you provide, and the contributions you will make. This program offers you a chance to revamp your skills, update your resume with new experience, and make connections with other women and men transitioning back to the workforce. It also offers support through Path Forward, a nonprofit organization on a mission to empower people whoâ ve been focused on caregiving transition back to the paid workforce.
This 16-week Returnship program is 100% virtual. Upon successful completion of the Returnship, there is a possibility of an offer for full-time employment. We have fully remote roles or roles based in our Newark, NJ, Cambridge, MA or LA hubs.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Software Development Engineer, itâ 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 weâ 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 and youâ ll be essential in this forward-thinking approach to development. Together with the team, youâ ll build and maintain our platform to bring thousands of stories to millions of listeners and unleash the power of the human voice.
ABOUT THE TEAM
This is an opportunity to join Audibleâ s Tech Innovation team. This team works on a variety of projects: creating product experiments, prototyping emerging technologies, and helping support and drive innovation at Audible. The projects will begin R&D and experimental in nature, some will launch, and some will fail - successful projects will reach an audience of millions creating disruptive value for existing and new audiences. Above all, each project will strengthen our learning and grow our innovative passion.
True to Audibleâ s People Principles, we are committed to the success of our people and supporting the communities in which we work. Our leadership team is dedicated to mentoring and coaching to help each individual identify their career goals, flourish, and achieve their potential. Our environment encourages everyone to participate. Our diverse team depends on differing backgrounds and perspectives to foster robust conversations that lead us to the right solutions for our customers.
ABOUT YOU
You are a curious, innovative and entrepreneurial software engineer who loves to tinker and stay on top of tools, trends, technologies and best practices. You equally enjoy working on fast-paced projects that require doing a little bit of homework. You embrace ambiguity and arenâ t afraid of changing directions if something isnâ t working out. You love tough challenges and donâ t give up easily. You celebrate failure, learn and move on. You are hungry to learn more about how Audible operates across cross-functional teams outside of engineering. You enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others to grow, whether giving tech talks and/or writing technical articles and documentation. Others often come to you for ideas or technical guidance.
You feel pride in every step forward, however big, or small; to you, each challenge represents a well-executed venture to support our listeners. If youâ re looking to build on your skills and grow into a leader, this is your next step. We look for people who take responsibility, set their standards high and see every failure as an opportunity to learn. Youâ re looking for an environment where you can thrive. With opportunities to challenge yourself and a talented team by your side, youâ ll find what youâ re looking for at Audible.
As a Software Development Engineer, you will...
• Design, develop, and test software components and applications for one of the largest creator and provider of audiobooks in the world.
• Work on an agile engineering team writing maintainable and scalable code for software components and influencing team decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to imagine, design, develop, test, and launch software that impacts our customers and inspires your peers.
• Use technology to solve difficult problems. Define a design, turn it into high quality code, and deliver it on schedule. Proficient in a broad range of data structures and algorithms, knowing when it is (and isnâ t) appropriate to use them.
• Independently clarify technical requirements, assessing development estimates and apply a broad range of design approaches.
• Review code of other team members and provide constructive direction.
• Drive continuous improvement of software quality, customer experience, and maintainability of products/features.
• Mentor and lead developers by cultivating curiosity and deep technical understanding.
• Continuous learning of technology trends, tools, and approaches, including sharing this knowledge with your team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• 1+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.
• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Bachelorâ s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate highly complex and ambiguous situations.
• Experience building and delivering software systems to internal or external customers.
• Knowledge of AWS or similar cloud-based infrastructure and/or developer tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective messaging with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A high-quality bar: documentation, unit testing, code reviews, test automation, continuous integration & deployment. Enthusiasm for instilling this attitude in others.
• Adaptable, enterprising, and willing to take ownership.
• Able to work through ambiguous research problems independently.
• Able to make improvements to the teamâ s development and testing processes.
• Able to establish good working relationships with peers. Able to recognize discordant views and take part in constructive dialogue to resolve them.
• Able to mentor teammates on team software, team culture, and customer obsession.
ABOUT AUDIBLE
At Audible, we innovate and inspire through the power of voice. We're changing the narrative on storytelling. As a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, we've redefined the ways people access, discover, and share stories. The stories we tell have the ability to transport and transform everyday moments into meaningful experiences and it's our people who make Audible's service possible. We're listeners, storytellers, and problem-solvers. Our perspectives and experiences power our ideas and come together in our mission to unleash the power of the spoken word. Audible offers a Hub+Home hybrid workplace model that gives employees flexibility between gathering in a common office space (work from hub) and remote work (work from home). Some teams will work mostly at hub, some mostly at home and others hybrid. For more information, please visit adbl.co/hybrid.
The pay for this position in Colorado is $73.13/hr. Our range of benefits may include health care, employee discounts, 401(k) savings plans, paid time off, and more. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.
The pay range for this position in Jersey City is $73.13/hr. Our range of benefits may include health care, employee discounts, 401(k) savings plans, paid time off, and more. This information is provided per the Pay Transparency Regulation of Jersey City Municipal Code. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.
Audible is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Audible is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, ****** orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Workers in New York City who perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business must show proof they have been fully vaccinated against COVID or request and receive approval for a reasonable accommodation, including medical or religious accommodation.
Expected salary: $73.13 per hour
Location: USA
Apply for the job now!
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Audible – Returnship Back-end Software Dev Engineer – USA position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Albion offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
