Lead Software Development Engineer, Player Team

Audible, an Amazon company, is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer to join their Player team, which is responsible for building an audio listening platform that serves millions of members. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on the end-to-end audio listening experience across web, iOS & Android platforms.

As a Lead SDE, you'll be at the forefront of developing and maintaining the platform that brings thousands of stories to millions of listeners. The position involves working with content security, digital rights management, content delivery infrastructure, and processing/synchronization of listening data at scale. You'll be responsible for leading complex technical initiatives, mentoring other developers, and setting the technical strategy for your team.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with distributed systems, full-stack development, and AWS technologies. You'll need to demonstrate strong leadership abilities, technical expertise in areas like React, microservices, and containerization, and the ability to work effectively across teams. This role offers the opportunity to impact millions of users while working with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Audible's mission is to unleash the power of the human voice, and as a Lead SDE, you'll play a crucial role in delivering this mission through technical excellence and leadership. The company offers a culture of creativity and inclusion, supporting both professional growth and community impact. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to combine technical leadership with meaningful impact in the audio entertainment industry.