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 THIS ROLE Our technology teams play a key role in connecting listeners with millions of stories by imagining, designing, developing and testing the software and applications that make up Audible’s platform. As a Senior Director of System Development, you’ll strategize to improve our systems for customers, uncover obstacles, and guide teams to implement solutions. You’ll coach teams to deliver strategic programs in innovative ways. This is your chance to drive the future of our technology, as you’ll mentor future leaders and inspire innovation. As a Senior Director, System Development, you will... - Independently lead multiple teams of Support Engineering Managers, Support Engineers (SEs), System Development Engineers (SysDevs), and System Development Managers - Work with your team to take ownership of critical technologies or major products - Collaborate and communicate to define the functional and technical architecture of engineering teams, making sure that they align with Audible’s business strategy and priorities - Apply your analytical skills to solve complex issues by considering their interrelationships and organizational impacts - Partner with business leaders, technical managers and Senior/Principal Engineers to determine the long-term potentials of architectures and product offerings - Model and foster Audible’s culture 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 - 10+ years of engineering or relevant experience - 5+ years of people management experience, specifically building and leading high-performance engineering teams - Experience collaborating with and influencing technical leaders - Experience in creating communication strategies that engage and impact internal and external stakeholders Preferred Qualifications - Experience leading a Support Engineering organization - Experience in budget and financial management - Ability to create structure out of ambiguity and bring technical visions to life - An understanding and familiarity with AWS technologies at scale in a production environment 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.