What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Software Development Engineer position at Amazon?
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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 THIS ROLE
As 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 be essential in ensuring the team can reach their potential; working closely with them, reviewing their work, mentoring, and supporting them to develop. Together, 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 THE TEAM
This is an opportunity to join a brand new team, in a brand new Audible hub, in Culver City. The Culver City tech teams will work adjacent to Audible Studios, where our content teams work with a diverse range of talent to create Audible Original Content. Work-life balance is important to us: your ability to flourish in your personal life directly correlates to your success in your professional life. Spend the morning in the mountains, the afternoon on the beach, and the night at a show. As one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, there’s always a new experience waiting for you.
True to Audible’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.
Our offices will be located in Culver City Studios location, situated between Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica. Come enjoy the weather that’s always ready for filming. Spend the morning in the mountains, the afternoon on the beach, and the night at a show. As one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, there’s always a new experience waiting for you.
ABOUT YOU
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 you’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. You’re looking for an environment where you can thrive. With opportunities to challenge yourself and a talented team by your side, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Audible.
As a Lead Software Development Engineer, you will...
- Independently lead complex technical initiatives within your team.
- Mentor and lead developers by cultivating curiosity and deep technical understanding.
- Explore technical needs and bring solutions to the table.
- Set the technical strategy for your team.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to imagine, design, develop, test, and launch scalable and maintainable software that impacts our customers and inspires your peers.
- Independently clarify technical requirements, assessing development estimates and apply a broad range of design approaches.
- Drive continuous improvement of software quality, customer experience, and maintainability of products/features.
- Stay on top of technology trends, tools, and approaches.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 years of professional software development experience
- 3 years of programming experience with at least one software programming language
- 2 years of experience contributing to the system design or architecture (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead OR leading an engineering team
- 4 years of professional software development experience.
- 3 years of programming experience with one or more modern language (e.g., Java, C , C#), including object-oriented design.
- 2 years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems.
- History of assuming responsibility for a team’s architecture and providing a system-wide view to stakeholders.
- Experience writing clear, maintainable and extensible code.
- Experience building and delivering software systems to internal or external customers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in a broad range of data structures and algorithms, knowing when it is (and isn’t) appropriate to use them.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate highly complex and ambiguous situations independently.
- Able to make improvements to the team’s development and testing processes.
- 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 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.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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, sexual 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.
