Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Create interactive experiences that are rewarding for both viewers and creators
• Architect and build robust, scalable applications that can handle millions of concurrent users
• Participate in Operational Excellence work to maintain and support live services
• Collaborate with fellow engineers, product managers, and designers to build new products and solutions

Requirements

• 1+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on building scalable systems
• Excellent proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go
• Knowledge of distributed system technologies
• Sharp problem-solving skills with a focus on algorithms, data structures, and distributed system design
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent real-world experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Twitch's tech stack: Golang, TypeScript, and React
• Experience with AWS technologies like ECS, DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS, and Step Functions
• Experience working with mobile development, either native or hybrid
• A passion for gaming, streaming, or the Twitch platform

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Amazon Employee Discount

About the Company

Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. We are on a quest to empower live communities through innovative commerce and engagement features.