Software Development Engineer

Who you are

• If you’re a dedicated problem solver, this is the role for you
• Identifying and overcoming challenges is at the heart of everything you do; whether it’s looking ahead to our listeners problems, or analyzing every inefficiency, you thrive when you strive for perfection
• We look for people who take responsibility, who feel the pride in a job well done and see every failure as an opportunity to learn
• With a knowledgeable team around you, and opportunities to challenge yourself, it’s a perfect environment to develop and apply your new skills
• Experience with at least one general-purpose programming language such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript
• Experience with data structure implementation, basic algorithm development, and/or object-oriented design principles
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields OR completed a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in specified fields
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience
• Experience with one or more of the following: AI tools for development productivity, Cloud platforms (preferably AWS), Database systems (SQL and NoSQL), Contributing to open-source projects, Version control systems, Debugging and troubleshooting complex systems
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What the job involves

• 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
• 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 for software components 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 moderate-scale problems
• 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