About the role

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.

We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we’re solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.

About the Team

Twitch is all about community, and our Community Team is a core pillar of what makes Twitch, Twitch. Teams within Community are responsible for a myriad of product areas impacting the creator, viewer, and moderator journeys on our platform. As a member of our team, you'll build solutions that improve g the experience of millions of daily active users on our platform and create tools that keep both streamers and viewers engaged and connected on our platform.

About the Role

Join Twitch's Commerce Engineering organization, where we're revolutionizing how viewers engage with their favorite creators. We are the teams behind Subscriptions, Gifting, Bits, Hype Train and Turbo products. From experimental features to established systems used by millions, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in live streaming.

You can work from Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CA.

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:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to effectively collaborate with teammates is critical to success.
A track record of building consumer-facing products that users love
Demonstrable experience 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

Experience with mobile development, either native or hybrid
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

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job ID: TW9135

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

US, WA, Seattle - Annually

$110,500—$160,000 USD

US, CA, San Francisco - Annually

$127,100—$185,000 USD

Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Twitch values your privacy. Please consult our Candidate Privacy Notice, for information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our candidates.

Skills & Tags

react typescript go aws ai mobile data product

Aplyr's read

Twitch is a dynamic platform where gamers and creators connect with audiences through live streaming, fostering a vibrant community of interaction and engagement.
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What's promising

•Twitch has a strong foothold in the gaming community, making it a leader in live streaming.
•The platform's interactive features enhance viewer engagement and community building.
•Twitch's focus on diverse content beyond gaming broadens its audience reach.

What to watch

•Twitch faces intense competition from platforms like YouTube and Facebook Gaming.
•The company has struggled with moderating content and managing community guidelines.
•Monetization challenges persist for smaller streamers on the platform.

Why Twitch

•Twitch offers real-time interaction between streamers and viewers, creating a unique community experience.
•The platform's integration of gaming culture sets it apart from other streaming services.
•Twitch's live chat feature fosters immediate and dynamic viewer engagement.

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Twitch is a live streaming platform primarily focused on video game streaming, allowing users to broadcast, watch, and interact with live content. It has significantly impacted the gaming community and the broader entertainment landscape by fostering a culture of interactive viewing and community engagement.