.Minimum Qualifications:3+ years of people management experience leading System Development teamsProficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages such as Java, C/C++, C#, Objective C, Python, JavaScript, Ruby, or GoExperience designing, building, operating, and managing large-scale distributed systems or web servicesExperience engaging and influencing senior leaders using both verbal and written communication toolsAt 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 ROLEOur 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 Support Engineering Director, you'll anticipate and seek out obstacles before they occur, and implement solutions that allow our engineers to fulfill strategic and tactical business goals. You'll coach teams to deliver visionary products and programs to deliver the most value for our millions of customers. This is a chance to drive the future of our technology, mentor future leaders and inspire innovation.As a Support Engineering Director, you will:Be a technical lead for organization and are regarded as a support leader by peers across the companyHave a solid understanding of the business as it relates to the team's supported servicesLead or participate in company-wide user groups to exchange support information, procedures, and best practicesBe an expert in system design and configuration and contribute regularly to physical architecture design for the organization, especially for new servicesBe involved in major technical decisions and work with development and QA teams to help increase service supportability, scalability, and performanceLead large initiatives that span many services such as efficiency and scalingManage organization-wide outages ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolutionDefine aggressive SLAs and drive the team to meet them through metrics creation and analysisConduct cross-team monitor planning and reviewsHave a strong understanding of the technologies, tools, procedures, resources, and best practices used to improve operational excellenceDetermine best practices for code management, support, code builds, and code deploymentsParticipate and may drive operational excellence across teamsDisplay the leadership core values in every activity and may lead people or virtual teamsABOUT AUDIBLEAudible 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