Returnship Next Chapter – Software Development Engineer, Content AI Full-time

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 THE PROGRAM

Audible’s “Next Chapter” Returnship Program is a paid full-time internship for experienced professionals returning to the workforce after taking time off for caregiving. The program is open to professionals who have at least 5 years of professional experience and have been out of the paid workforce for at least one year to focus on caring for a child or other dependent. If you meet these criteria, we welcome you to apply. This program offers you a chance to revamp your skills, update your resume with new experiences, and make connections with other professionals.

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 THE TEAM

The Content AI team’s mission is to revolutionize customer discovery and interactive experiences by building intelligent content understanding systems that leverage advanced NLP and AI technologies. We develop scalable frameworks that transform unstructured content into meaningful customer insights, enabling personalized, contextual, and engaging digital experiences across our platforms. Our teams work with innovative ML technologies and large-scale distributed systems to process billions of content interactions and deliver real-time personalized experiences.

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 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 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 problems effectively

– 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

– Experience with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, C++, or C# including object-oriented design

– Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field

– 1+ years of relevant software development experience.

– Experience writing clear, maintainable and extensible code

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– Ability to solve problems in complex and ambiguous situations

– Ability to work independently with little supervision and successfully resolve ambiguity

– Willingness to learn, be open minded to new ideas and different opinions yet knowing when to stop, analyze, and reach a decision

– Ability to provide information to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike and guide them to confidently informed decisions

– Prior use of AWS technologies at scale in a production environment

– Candidates with strong interests and academic qualifications/research focus in: Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and/or Generative AI.

– Familiarity with big data technologies (Spark, Ray, Hive, etc.)

– Experience working with Agile methodologies

– Proficient in a broad range of data structures and algorithms, knowing when it is (and isn’t) appropriate to use them

– 1+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new systems

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