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Principal Software Engineer, Alexa Audio

Seattle, WA

$153.60K - $206K/yr

... podcast, books and generative content on Alexa. Come join the team that leverages the power of AI, and integrations with audio content providers such as Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple, SiriusXM ...

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How much do amazon podcast jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for amazon podcast in the United States is $73,130.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,500.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Amazon Podcast job?

An Amazon Podcast job typically involves creating, producing, managing, or promoting audio content for Amazon's podcasting platform. This can include roles such as podcast producers, audio engineers, content strategists, or marketing specialists. Responsibilities may involve scripting, editing, distributing episodes, analyzing audience engagement, and coordinating with hosts or guests. These roles contribute to Amazon’s growing presence in the podcast industry by delivering high-quality audio content to listeners.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Amazon Podcast position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Amazon Podcast role, you should possess strong storytelling and audio production skills, a background in digital media or communications, and familiarity with podcast-specific content strategies. Proficiency with audio editing software like Adobe Audition or Audacity, experience with podcast hosting platforms, and knowledge of Amazon's in-house media systems are typical requirements. Creative collaboration, adaptability, and excellent communication are soft skills that help you stand out in this position. These skills are essential to consistently produce engaging content, meet production deadlines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to grow audience reach.

What does a typical workday look like for someone working on the Amazon Podcast team?

A typical day on the Amazon Podcast team involves coordinating with producers, editors, and marketing professionals to develop new episode concepts, recording and editing audio content, and ensuring all material meets Amazon's quality standards. You might participate in brainstorming sessions, research trending topics, and work with talent or guests to prepare show segments. The role requires frequent communication with cross-functional teams, including data analysts for performance tracking and designers for promotional assets. Expect a dynamic, collaborative environment where creative ideas are encouraged and deadlines play a crucial role in shaping your workflow. This variety ensures that each day is creatively fulfilling and provides opportunities to learn and grow within Amazon's expansive media ecosystem.
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Infographic showing various Amazon Podcast job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,130 per year, or $35.2 per hour.
Software Dev Engineer II, Audio + Podcast Ads

Software Dev Engineer II, Audio + Podcast Ads

Amazon

New York, NY

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 6,784 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 39 rated national retailers

Job description

The Audio + Podcast Advertising program supports the growth of Amazon Music Free, Wondery, ART19, Twitch, and Alexa. We started our Audio advertising program in 2021 with a focus on Streaming Audio and Podcasts. Our vision is to build a world class audio advertising program and deliver more than $1B in revenue by 2030.
We're building a core engineering team in New York to support all new Audio + Podcast Advertising programs

We're looking for passionate, team-oriented, and self-driven software builders to design and develop delightful user experiences for audio advertisers, publishers and listeners. This is a unique opportunity and time to get in early and deliver significant portions of the technical roadmap.
Key job responsibilities
- You lead the design, implementation, and delivery of software in ambiguous and complex problem spaces (at the team level).
- You think in terms of architecture, not just code. You proactively work to improve the consistency and integration between your team's software and any related software (owned by other teams).
- You take the lead in identifying and solving web app/architecture deficiencies or areas where your team's software bottlenecks the innovation of other teams

You help your team deliver higher quality software faster (or fail faster to get to the right solution).
- You are able to communicate your ideas effectively to achieve the right outcome for your team and customer.
- You harmonize discordant views and lead the resolution of contentious issues (build consensus).
- You lead design reviews for your team and actively participate in design reviews of related software or other team software at your location.
- Your code, design, and implementation decisions set a great example to others and demonstrate best practices.
- You provide insightful code reviews and take ownership of outcome.
- You actively participate in the hiring process as well as mentor others
About the team
Modern communication tools are democratizing story telling and the audio industry is shifting to digital. We build solutions providing programmatic and deal-based advertising access to streaming audio and podcasts. Our supply includes Amazon Music Free streaming audio listening, Alexa News, 3P listening on Alexa (e.g

iHeart and Spotify), 1P podcasts (Owned and Operated by Wondery), 2P podcasts hosted by ART19 (Amazon's Hosting Provider), as well as 3P podcasts hosted elsewhere. Our program delivers highly relevant ads to audio + podcast listeners while preserving listener privacy to provide a best in class user experience.

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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.

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It services, book publishers, retail, real estate and computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Seattle, WA, US

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