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      Talented Teams, but Growth and Politics Hold It Back - Software Engineer Audible Employee Review

      2.0
      11 Feb 2026
      Software engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      1. Still many talented engineers to learn and collaborate with. 2. Good for indian candidates. In some orgs, Indians are taking up 70%, which is still growing after every regro.

      Cons

      1. Promotions often depend more on relationships than measurable performance. 2. Career progression is slow; moving from L4 to L5 typically takes 3–4 years, which can hinder growth. 3. Heavy office politics in certain domains reduce focus on engineering impact. 4. Too many ineffective senior roles lead to resource waste and reinforce politics. 5. AI pivot feels unbalanced, with visibility sometimes rewarded more than execution.

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      We value the honesty and hear the concerns around career growth and promotion clarity. If you're open to continuing this conversation, your HRBP, manager, or skip-level manager if you'd like to share more.

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      5.0
      10 Jun 2026
      Lead engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Audible is an Amazon company. I think as a whole, this company attracts people who are kind and fun spirited. Good product.

      Cons

      Disorganisation. Commute can be hard.

      5.0
      31 May 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Audible is an Amazon company. I think as a whole, this company attracts people who are kind and fun spirited. Some who come from other big tech companies may think us as nerdy or quiet but I think it’s the lack of toxic compatibility that you tend to see at those other companies. I purely enjoy working with my colleagues and the work that I do, which I can hardly say about the other big tech companies I worked at. Free lunch and commuter/parking benefit

      Cons

      5-day RTO. The headquarter is in Newark, NJ. The commute can be hard for some.

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