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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Audible's culture like? expand_more
At Audible, we are driven by a shared passion for storytelling, and by the belief that stories have the power to create understanding, connection and change. Not only do we bring that power to life for our millions of customers around the globe, but in our surrounding communities and within our workspaces, as well.
We’ve codified Audible’s culture of caring, innovation and curiosity in Our People Principles, which drive everything we do here. Our principles encourage employees to imagine freely, draw inspiration from culture and technology, and create positive impact in our communities and at work.
We also empower continuous learning, from our generous tuition reimbursement benefit, to mentorships and training opportunities, to a “test and learn” culture that allows our teams to confidently try bold things, even if they may not work out exactly as planned.
And just as Audible shares stories from the full spectrum of human experiences and identities, we value and celebrate that spectrum at work, too. Every day, we dedicate ourselves to creating an environment that empowers our employees’ sense of inclusion and belonging. Our employee-led Impact Groups — our version of employee resource groups — create spaces for us to see ourselves reflected and celebrated for who we are, inspiring us to express our true selves, and our robust well-being program, WE@Audible, helps create a holistic support system for better health and resilience for all of us.
Audible has a truly global culture, with hubs and customers on multiple continents, and we have the benefit of collaborating and learning from each other as we work together to revolutionize the audio space.
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What's the current tech stack Audible uses? expand_more
As part of our deep customer obsession, and as pioneers in the audio storytelling space, we are always building cutting-edge features and experiences to make our customers’ lives better. To do this, most teams at Audible use Java programming language across Audible's services, website, libraries, and mobile applications. We also leverage a variety of open-source and internal frameworks, as well as Amazon Web Services. Our web applications are built on Amazon's framework.
When it comes to working, our teams follow agile practices, organizing development into two-week sprints and collaborating across cross-functional teams. We believe it’s a highly efficient process for imagining and inventing before our customers even ask, and moving fast to make our amazing ideas real.
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What are some of Audible’s amenities, perks, and benefits? expand_more
We believe in supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, as well as location-specific perks tailored to your needs.
Across our worldwide hubs, you'll enjoy generous paid time off, including additional days based on tenure, plus Wellness Days to focus on self-care. We also provide comprehensive health, financial, and family support benefits — including emergency back-up care — to help you and your loved ones thrive. And Audible offers a generous tuition reimbursement benefit so you can pursue opportunities that help you grow in your role with us.
Depending on hub location, we provide daily meals and snacks, as well as a housing subsidy for employees at our Newark, New Jersey, location. And no matter where you're based, you'll have access to extensive learning resources, generous discounts, and volunteer opportunities inspired by Our People Principles.
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What is Audible’s return-to-office policy? expand_more
Our best work — our truly moving-the-needle work — has always been done together, where we can improvise, inspire each other, and get help meeting new challenges. To create that beneficial, collaborative environment, Audible has a "hub-forward" approach, meaning employees are generally expected to work from their assigned hub five days per week.
We are globally inclusive and mindful of collaboration across different time zones, and offer flexibility to help keep life in balance. Managers work closely with employees to accommodate requests for flexibility, as needed.
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Does Audible offer any relocation benefits? expand_more
Yes, we do offer relocation benefits for eligible new hires. Your Audible recruiter will be able to give you more information on your eligibility and the specifics of the relocation package, but it may include a one-time cash payment, travel expenses, and/or a comprehensive relocation service package. We do expect employees receiving relocation benefits to complete the move before their start date.
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What does the onboarding process look like? expand_more
When you onboard at Audible, you’re becoming an important part of our culture as well as our business. We’ve designed a dynamic, global onboarding experience that gets new hires hitting the ground running and acclimating to our distinctive ways of working.
Onboarding is spread out over three information-packed, engaging days and will equip you with everything you need to know about Audible’s culture, brand and business. You’ll attend workshops on Our People Principles, We@Audible (our robust well-being program), Spectrum & Belonging (our unique approach to inclusion), internal tools, GenAI and deep dive into Audible’s key functional areas, such as Product + Tech, Content + Studios, Customer Care and our Global Center for Urban Innovation.
Things will look a bit different from location to location; for instance, US-based new hires gather in-person in our Newark, New Jersey, headquarters. For other locations, our Employee Experience (EX) team works to create an onboarding experience that’s specific to each region.
Regardless of location, the onboarding schedule encompasses working hours across multiple time zones, ensuring all new hires have an equitable experience.
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How is AI being integrated into Audible? expand_more
Even though there are millions of books currently in the world, only a fraction of them have been made into audiobooks. And yet audiobooks are the fastest-growing format in publishing. Authors, publishers, and creators face financial and other logistical barriers to having their audiobooks published, or published in other languages so they can reach listeners around the world. Audible is now offering ways for select publishers to bring new audiobooks to life through our own fully integrated AI production technology. Publishers can choose from Audible-managed end-to-end production, or self-service production.
We’re also currently beta testing pathways to AI translation that will bring more stories to listeners in more languages.
Visit our Newsroom to read more about Audible's innovations in this space, including offering customers the world’s first AI-powered audiobook search and the ways we are helping publishers and creators to make new content available using AI.
For employees, Audible offers access to Generative AI resources and tools to help support their day-to-day work and create greater efficiencies. We offer a robust array of workshops and demonstrations to teach employees how to use cutting-edge chatbots, virtual assistants and app builders to free up time and inspire innovation.
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How do I determine if I am restricted from seeking employment or having employment discussions with Audible? expand_more
You may be restricted from having employment discussions with Amazon or its subsidiaries if you are currently participating, or previously participated, in government acquisition or other matters involving Amazon or its subsidiaries. To learn how the rules apply to your specific situation, please consult your employer’s ethics officer.
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Is Audible an Equal Opportunity Employer? expand_more
Audible is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Audible is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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Does Audible have opportunities for students? expand_more
Yes! Please explore our Tech Internship page for more information about our tech internship program. We also offer werkstudent roles in some of our European offices. Check out our location pages to see if there is such an opportunity near you.
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I’ve applied for a job but haven’t heard back. What should I do? expand_more
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to respond to everyone who applies, but we encourage you to continue exploring other career opportunities at Audible. To check the status of your application, log in to your application profile.
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If I apply to a job at Amazon, can I still apply for a job at Audible? expand_more
Absolutely. Audible is an independent subsidiary of Amazon. We like to think it’s the best of both worlds: You get to leverage the resources and technology of one of the largest and most innovative companies in the world while enjoying the agility and small-company/start-up feel of Audible.
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What is the full interview process? expand_more
After you apply online, we may ask for more materials to assess you, such as portfolio, a writing sample, a coding exercise, etc. If we identify a potential match with an Audible opportunity, we'll first schedule a phone interview with a recruiter. If you move to the next stage, you will talk with a hiring manager so they can get to know you better. The final step is an interview with a panel of Audible employees and leaders with whom you would work closely in the role.
At every step of the process, we’re committed to providing the most transparent and supported experience possible. To help, we’ve created this resource for people to learn more about Audible's interview process and how to prepare.
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How should I prepare for my interview? expand_more
First, read up on Our People Principles. These are what guide us every day as a company, from decisions that impact our business, customers, and community right down to the candidates we hire. You should definitely consider what each principle means to you, specifically, and how you’ve applied them in your professional life.
A significant portion of each interview conversation will be dedicated to understanding how you’ve already been demonstrating Audible's People Principles in your own professional experiences. You should expect every interviewer to discuss multiple People Principles with you, and they may even ask multiple questions about each one.
We want to know how you’ve solved problems in the past, made decisions, motivated others, and changed your perspective on something. It’s generally a solid idea to use the STAR format for answering questions:
Situation – Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish. Give enough detail for the interviewer to understand the complexities of the situation. This example can be from a previous job, school project, volunteer activity, or any relevant event.
Task - What goal were you working toward?
Action - Describe the actions you took to address the situation with an appropriate amount of detail, and keep the focus on you. Use the word “I,” not “we,” when describing actions, because we want to know about your particular contribution.
Result - Describe the outcome of your actions, and don’t be shy about taking credit for your behavior. How did the event end? What did you accomplish and learn? Provide examples using metrics or data if applicable.
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How are the People Principles assessed?expand_more
People Principles questions are behavior-based. They ask about past experiences and challenges you’ve faced, as well as how you’ve handled them and what you learned from them. After all, your past behaviors are a great indicator of your future performance and success.
Interviewers focus on the “what” and “how” of your past experiences, as well as the “why” of your decisions along the way.
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How should I best prepare for these questions?expand_more
First, consider some of the most memorable days in your previous professional experiences. Spend some time recalling the specific details of those circumstances (e.g., who, what, when, what challenges, what mistakes were made and corrected). Then, consider how you’ve applied one or more of the People Principles in those experiences.
Use specific examples to showcase your expertise, and demonstrate how you’ve taken risks, succeeded, failed and grown in the process. Keep in mind, some of Audible’s most successful programs have risen from the ashes of failed projects. Failure is a necessary part of innovation. It’s not optional. We understand that and believe in failing early and iterating until we get it right.
Download this guide to reflect on how you’ve already applied the People Principles in your professional experiences.
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How do I respond to questions using the STAR method?expand_more
While there are many ways to answer an interview question, we suggest following the STAR method. The STAR method enables you to provide the interviewer with the information they need to evaluate your past experiences and behaviors to determine your potential for success in the role and at Audible. So, let's break down the STAR framework.
Situation
Provide context and background for the situation that you were in. You should describe a specific event or situation, not a generalized description. This example can be from a previous job, school project, volunteer activity, or any relevant event. Be sure to give enough detail for the interviewer to understand the complexities of the situation.
Task
Describe the task that you needed to accomplish. What goal were you working toward? Be sure to consider quantitative and qualitative goals.
Action
Describe the actions you took to address the situation with an appropriate amount of detail, and keep the focus on you. Use the word “I,” not “we,” when describing actions. What specific steps did you take? What was your particular contribution? Be careful that you don’t describe what the team or group did when talking about a project. Let us know what you actually did.
Result
Describe the outcomes of your actions and don't be shy about taking credit. You should be able to answer: What happened? How did you measure success? What results did achieve? What trade-offs did you have to make to achieve this? What did you learn or what would you have done differently?
Note: In the event your initial response does not include each component of the STAR framework, interviewers will ask numerous follow-up questions to get at each STAR component.
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Who will I be interviewing with ? expand_more
You’ll likely be interviewing with managers and people from the same team, as well as people from other teams who work closely with the role and know what will be valuable.
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I’m applying for a tech role. What can I expect from the virtual technical interview ? expand_more
Make sure you see our guide to preparing for your virtual interview—it lays out in detail what tools you should have handy so you can put your best foot forward.
If coding will be part of your interview, we will use our code editor, LiveCode. This will allow you to use any coding language while the interviewer views it in real time.
Please see our Technical Topics Page for more information on the skills we look for in our technical interviews.
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Do you offer accommodations for interviewees? expand_more
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Amazon group of companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, individuals that require accommodation in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at 866-437-9078 for assistance. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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How can I best prepare for my interview? expand_more
Please explore our careers site fully, especially these resources.
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How will my virtual interview be conducted? expand_more
Your interview will be conducted via Amazon Chime. Instructions for installing Chime can be found here. If you are unable to install Chime, you can still access it via your web browser. Make sure to download and test Chime prior to your interview.
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Can I set up a practice Chime call or tech exercise before my interview? expand_more
Our attentive recruiting coordinators will be there with you every step of the way! They are happy to set up a practice call with you if you request one.
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Do I need to use video for the interview or can I just dial in via phone? expand_more
We ask that you use video for your virtual interview. Let your recruiting contact know if you do not have access to a webcam.
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Will I have breaks during my interview day? expand_more
Yes, there will always be breaks worked into the schedule. If at any time you need a break during the process, please let the interviewer know, and take the time you need.
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After my interview, when can I expect to hear back from my recruiter? expand_more
Your recruiter should be in contact within 5 business days of your interview.
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Can I send thank you notes to my interviewers? expand_more
Of course! Just send your thank you notes directly to your recruiting coordinator and they will pass them along to the team.
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What will my interviewers be looking for? expand_more
In addition to your qualifications, we’re looking for promising additions to our culture and fresh perspectives on how we do things. Recent hires say that being totally authentically themselves had a lot to do with how successful their interviews were. We will do our best to help you relax and ease you in with regular conversation, because we want to get to know your personality and your passions.
For your phone screen and final interview, you might give evidence of some fresh new approach you took to solve a problem in your career or personal life. Or you might talk about the importance of storytelling in the work you do. We want to have some idea of what you would bring to our mission.
Be Customer Obsessed
Imagine & Invent Before They Ask
Articulate The Possible & Move Fast To Make It Real
Study & Draw Inspiration From Culture & Technology
Activate Caring
Audible's People Principles celebrate who we are and where we've been, and guide the way we work shoulder to shoulder to enhance the lives of our millions of customers around the world. They reflect and apply to everyone who works at Audible—the entrepreneurs and operators, the dreamers and the doers, those who have worked here for 25 years and those who have arrived in the past few weeks and months.
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