Lead Software Development Engineer

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 ROLEAs a Lead 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. You’ll drive the team forward, guiding them over every obstacle and leading the way to develop exciting, original and effective solutions. Leading the way, you’ll bring our team together to build and maintain our platform to bring thousands of stories to millions of listeners and unleash the power of the human voice.ABOUT THE TEAMJoining our team provides the unique challenge and opportunity to deliver software that benefits many customers around the world. Marketing Technology (MarTech) team's mission is to develop systems and tools that enable marketers to provide customers multi-touch, personalized and timely messages that enhance the experience of using our services. Customer journey automation and real-time targeting are examples of systems that the team works on. These systems are built using cutting edge technologies and products from AWS like Kinesis, S3, EMR, Elastic Search, etc.ABOUT YOUYou’re in your element when you’re being challenged, and you’re always eager to share your ideas, take on responsibility and keep developing at an exciting pace. We look for people who show initiative, set their standards high and see every failure as an opportunity to learn. You’re looking for an environment where you can thrive and help your team reach their potential. With opportunities to challenge yourself and lead a talented team to success, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Audible.As a Lead Software Development Engineer, you will...Lead complex technical initiatives within your teamMentor and support other developers by cultivating curiosity and deep technical understandingExplore technical needs and bring solutions to the tableEstablish and follow good engineering practicesLead technical design reviews and provide architectural guidanceBASIC QUALIFICATIONS5+ years experience of software development and deployment of distributed multi-tier applicationsExperience taking a lead role delivering complex software systems to internal or external customersPrior use of AWS technologies at scale in a production environmentBachelor’s degree or higher in Computer SciencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in the Advertising Technology domain, such as building integrations and pipelines with major media players (Meta, Google, etc.), implementing market leading MarTech and AdTech platforms: CRM, CDP, DMP, DSP, Ad Server, Programmatic buying, Search bidding and buying, Programmatic, Attribution, etc.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex and ambiguous situationsHistory of delivering customer-driven software products at a high scale in a fast paced, technology first, rapid-growth companyCompetency at delegating work in parallel to accelerate deliveryEnthusiasm for promoting high-quality standard in others across: documentation, unit testing, code reviews, test automation, continuous integration and deploymentOur 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 this link for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06