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 THIS ROLE
Data drives innovation and this senior role is behind the wheel of our Data Engineering group. This foundational role designs and builds the paths to fine-tune Audible’s operations and outpace our competitors. Our Data Engineering group owns the datasets and platforms that not only enable our systems but also our people, to uncover new insights. You’ll put your experience to work in a start-up culture – all while accessing the tech-forward tools, training, and infrastructure of our parent company, Amazon.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Audible Tech is dedicated to building services, tools and infrastructure to build faster product features and promoting a better customer experience. This group is a part of a world class team of developers that will be defining, designing and refining the tech that keeps us one step ahead of listeners. This is a fast growing org which is also breaking ground on numerous other platforms that has potential to shape Audible’s technical strategy for the next decade.
ABOUT YOU
You have a background in developing large scale data systems and an interest in building foundational, reusable, highly-leveraged services and capabilities which other teams or users can depend on. 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 Senior Data Engineer, you will...
- Lead the development of systems and datasets, applying best practices and diverse knowledge in our inclusive data engineering ecosystem
- Peer review and mentor junior team members, fostering their growth and development
- Analyze source systems, define data sources and transformation requirements, and design appropriate data models while documenting specifications
- Utilize broad technology expertise to build systems aligned with business needs in the Data Engineering ecosystem
- Implement systems and datasets using software engineering best practices, data management fundamentals, and operational excellence principles
- Demonstrate dedication to quality and productivity through efficient development techniques and adherence to standards
- Communicate effectively with teams and stakeholders, escalating and resolving technical and managerial issues
- Conduct peer reviews and actively mentor team members, enhancing their skills, system knowledge, and productivity
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.
