Senior Software Development Engineer, Consumer Domains

Amazon is hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer for Audible’s Consumer Domains group in Newark, Essex County, US. This role focuses on building scalable, customer‑facing services that power Audible’s listening experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance microservices for Audible’s consumer platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define feature requirements and deliver end‑to‑end solutions.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and champion best practices in software craftsmanship.
• Drive performance optimization, reliability, and scalability of production systems.
• Participate in on‑call rotations and incident response to ensure high availability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, preferably in large‑scale consumer applications.
• Strong proficiency in Java, C++, or Python and modern object‑oriented design.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Experience

• Background in audio streaming, media services, or e‑commerce platforms.
• Familiarity with data modeling, distributed systems, and API design.
• Track record of delivering features that impact millions of users.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $194,145.66 per year. Amazon offers comprehensive health, retirement, and equity packages, along with flexible work options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Senior Software Development Engineer at Audible do?

You will design and implement scalable consumer‑facing services, mentor team members, and ensure high reliability for Audible’s audio platform.

What technical skills are required for this role?

Expertise in Java, C++ or Python, cloud services (AWS), microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines is required.

Is relocation assistance provided?

Amazon offers relocation support for qualified candidates moving to Newark, Essex County.