--- title: Software Development Engineer, Playback Team at Amazon description: Amazon is hiring for the Software Development Engineer, Playback Team role in Newark, NJ. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/software-development-engineer-playback-team-at-amazon-01a17b6c-81cb-7fd1-9052-958b67eb1ff3 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Amazon as Software Development Engineer, Playback Team in Newark, NJ. Pays $158.1K–$213.8K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/52mqfi.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Newark, NJ | | **Salary** | $158.1K/yr - $213.8K/yr | | **Type** | Intern | | **Posted** | Oct 26, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 25,968 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $151,000 – $210,000 a year (median $186,000). ## Description 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 THE TEAM The Playback team at Audible owns the core playback logic and services, including players, content delivery, security, listening data, metrics and insights, and a unified SDK. This team focuses on optimizing playback quality, performance, and customer experience across platforms, using automated tools for monitoring and analysis. The Playback team also drives Audible's efforts to advance the state of internet audio through faculty collaborations. You will own critical infrastructure supporting audio ads at Audible, you’ll build scalable systems processing billions of ad opportunities annually, delivering world-class advertising experiences to millions of customers. This role offers hands-on technical ownership of audio ad systems, real-time ad serving pipelines, and conversational AI integration. You'll work with talented engineers solving complex distributed systems challenges while directly impacting a business. ABOUT YOU We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Software Development Engineer to design, architect, and implement machine learning solutions that drive transformative technological advancements. You will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, capable of translating complex business challenges into scalable, intelligent systems. As a Software Development Engineer, you will... \- Design, develop, and test software components and applications for a leading global provider of audiobooks \- Collaborate with Product, Applied Science, and cross-functional engineering teams to define and deliver innovative advertising products \- Optimize ad serving latency, cost, and business metrics for audio advertising at scale \- Collaborate on an agile engineering team, writing scalable and maintainable code and influencing team decisions \- Collaborate with stakeholders to envision, design, develop, test, and launch customer-centric software solutions \- Utilize technology to tackle challenging problems and deliver high-quality code on schedule \- Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of data structures and algorithms, applying them effectively \- Independently clarify technical requirements, assess development estimates, and employ diverse design approaches \- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members \- Foster continuous improvement in software quality, customer experience, and product maintainability \- Mentor and lead developers, fostering curiosity and deep technical understanding 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 \- 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience \- Experience programming with at least one software programming language \- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent \- 3+ years’ experience of software development and deployment of distributed multi-tier applications ## Preferred Qualifications \- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers \- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers, or experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team \- Full stack proficiency (e.g., Java, C++, Mobile App development - Swift, Kotlin, JS, TS) \- Competency at delegating work in parallel to accelerate delivery - Enthusiasm for promoting high-quality standard in others across: documentation, unit testing, code reviews, test automation, continuous integration and deployment 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 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. 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