Full-Time

Software Engineer I

Posted on 3/25/2025

Twitch

Twitch

10,001+ employees

Live streaming platform for gaming and esports

Compensation Overview

$99.5k - $200k/yr

Entry, Junior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Mobile Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
Go
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience as a Software Engineer
  • A strong foundation in data structures and algorithms
  • Familiarity with scalability, concurrency, API design, data modeling, and distributed systems fundamentals
  • Proficiency in Go, Java, Python or another Object-oriented language
  • Willingness to learn new things and work with a diverse group of people
  • An eagerness to grow as a Software Engineer
Responsibilities
  • Learn and contribute across the full stack of our software
  • Collaborate with fellow engineers, product managers and designers to build new products and solutions
  • Participate in Operational Excellence work to maintain and support our live services
  • Help earn customer trust by working with our support teams to resolve issues and fix production bugs
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with AWS infrastructure
  • Coding experience in either iOS or Android
  • Coding experience with React
  • Twitch experience / knowledge as a viewer, moderator or streamer

Twitch is an interactive live streaming platform that focuses on video game streaming, esports broadcasts, and creative content. It allows gamers and content creators to share their gameplay and creative processes in real-time, engaging with viewers through chat and other interactive features. Content creators can earn money through subscriptions, donations, and sponsorships, while advertisers can place targeted ads to reach specific audiences. What sets Twitch apart from its competitors is its strong community aspect, which encourages interaction between streamers and viewers, creating a lively environment. The goal of Twitch is to provide a seamless and engaging experience for both content creators and their audiences.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Celebrity involvement, like AOC and Terry Crews, broadens Twitch's audience beyond gamers.
  • Partnerships with brands like KFC and Wendy's enhance Twitch's market presence.
  • Virtual events and charity streams increase engagement and support meaningful causes.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from YouTube Gaming and Facebook Gaming threatens Twitch's market share.
  • Decentralized streaming platforms could attract users seeking better revenue models.
  • Exclusive streaming deals may lead to a talent drain from Twitch.

What makes Twitch unique

  • Twitch offers real-time engagement through interactive features like chat and viewer participation.
  • The platform supports diverse content, including gaming, esports, and creative streams.
  • Twitch enables monetization for creators via subscriptions, donations, and sponsorships.

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance

401(k)

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Commuter Benefits

Amazon Employee Discount

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

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