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Software Development Engineer, Audible AI Voice Production

Amazon

Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)

Base salary $110,500  to $160,000

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Cambridge, MA

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  • LocationCambridge, MA
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (4 h ago) · observed since

About this job

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

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.

ABOUT YOU

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.

As a Software Development Engineer, you will...

  • 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

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.

Basic Qualifications

  • 1+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MA, Cambridge - 110,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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Pay in context

This role's base floor ($110,500) is above 7% of the 412 Software Engineering roles in Massachusetts listed on this site. Their median floor is $150,000; the middle half runs from $131,839 to $172,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Amazon roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Amazon roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Software Development Engineer, Audible AI Voice Production (this listing)$110,500 - $160,000
Software Development Engineer, Amazon Connect Team$110,500 - $160,000
EFA Network Software Engineer I, Annapurna Labs$110,500 - $160,000
Software Development Engineer - 2026 (US)$110,500 - $160,000
Robotics Data Engineer, Frontier AI & Robotics (FAR)$110,400 - $191,200
Project Engineer$110,400 - $191,200
Senior Business Coach, Delivery Service Partner Program$110,200 - $149,100

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Amazon roles · How to read the bar

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2026-10-15
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USA, MA, Cambridge - 110,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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