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