Job Description
About Us
Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.
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About the Role
Join the BITS team within Twitch's Commerce organization, where we're revolutionizing how viewers engage with their favorite creators. We are the team behind Cheering, Power-ups and Charity products – tools that turn watching into an interactive adventure. From experimental features to established systems used by millions, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in live streaming.
This position and team are based in Seattle, WA.
You Will:
Craft immersive, interactive experiences that keep viewers supporting creators while engaging with the Twitch Community..
Architect and build robust, scalable applications that can handle millions of concurrent users
Collaborate across teams to create cohesive solutions that drive business impact
Transform customer feedback into innovative features that enhance the Twitch experience
You Have:
1+ years of professional software development experience
A track record of building consumer-facing products that users love
Mastery of modern programming languages and frameworks
Sharp problem-solving skills with a focus on algorithms, data structures, and schema design
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience
Bonus Points
Familiarity with Twitch's tech stack: Golang, Typescript/React
Experience with AWS technologies like ECS, DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS, and Step Functions
A passion for gaming, streaming, or the Twitch platform
Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
401(k)
Maternity & Parental Leave
Flexible PTO
Amazon Employee Discount
Job ID: TW8950
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. This position will remain open until filled. For more information, please visit https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/#learn-more. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
US Pay Per Year
$99,500—$200,000 USD
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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