Meet Nina Liu 👋, Senior Director of Software Development at Audible's Los Angeles hub. Her teams build the technology that empowers independent creators on Audible's Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) helping authors, narrators, production studios and publishing professionals create and distribute audiobooks and reach new audiences around the world. Empowering people to do their best work is what drives her as a leader.
23 Years of Growth, Technology, and Life at Audible: When Ryan Eland spotted a newspaper ad for Audible's customer service team in 2002, he had no idea it would shape the next two decades of his life. Ryan has been part of nearly every chapter of Audible's story, from helping launch the first Audible app for iOS and Android to becoming Senior Director of Global Customer Engagement, Ryan has grown alongside the technology that changed how the world listens. "I knew we had something special, and it was a matter of time before everyone else would know it, too," he says.
For Take Your Kids to Work Day this year, we went all out to welcome some very special guests. 🎉 We had our youngest Audible listeners join us for the day, where they got hands-on experience with storytelling, technology, and everything in between. It's pretty cool when the kids get to see what we're up to every day.
Meet Robyn Brown 👋, Audible's Global Head of Product Marketing, who strategizes how to launch new listening experiences to millions worldwide. Whether launching immersion reading or AI narration tools, Robyn ensures innovations reach audiences in meaningful ways. Her passion for understanding what makes people tick has helped shaped things like our new Standard membership plan to breakthrough, AI-powered discovery tools.
Meet Katerina Kakanas 👋, Senior Director of Global Customer Support Operations. She leads the teams that ensure every listener feels heard, valued, and cared for across every market worldwide. As a member of our Women@ Impact Group, she's equally committed to mentoring emerging leaders and creating a culture where people can bring their whole selves to work.
"BEN has been instrumental in helping me build meaningful relationships across the organization," says Tiffany Brown, Learning Experience Partner and co-lead of our Black Employee Network. Discover how Tiffany is designing experiences that help employees grow, connect, and thrive.
Meet Ian Moraes, Audible's Head of Consumer Domains, who ensures millions of customers can seamlessly purchase titles and memberships across all surfaces. From supporting high-traffic events like the Harry Potter Full-Cast Audio Editions launch to volunteering with small businesses in Newark, Ian exemplifies how Audible's commitment to service extends far beyond our customers. "What sets Audible apart is that serving others is part of its DNA," he shares.
Meet Tamara Remedios 👋 As Director of Neighborhood Impact, Tamara is transforming downtown Newark one initiative at a time. "There's so much energy and growth happening in the city right now," she says. From supporting local businesses and organizing STEAM events for Newark's youth to enriching our tech ecosystem, Tamara's work embodies Audible's commitment to creating a vibrant, strong and connected community around our headquarters.
Meet Annapoorna Alla👋 As a Data Engineer, Annapoorna plays a pivotal role in supporting teams worldwide with reliable data and scalable systems. "The culture encourages experimentation and learning," she shares, underscoring Audible's focus on customer experience and technical excellence. "I especially appreciate how we balance moving quickly with maintaining high standards of quality, and how we're encouraged to speak up and contribute ideas regardless of our role or tenure."
Angela Montez's journey from analyzing complex texts to tackling Audible's extensive codebase exemplifies how diverse backgrounds can bring unexpected strengths to engineering. "My background in English lit actually helped since I'm used to analyzing and interpreting complex texts — now it's codebases instead of literature," she says. Explore how Angela's passion for connection and commitment to "Activate Caring" have fueled her growth from Audible intern to full-time Software Development Engineer.
