Full-Time

Mobile Infrastructure Engineer

Posted on 12/17/2024

Twitch

Twitch

10,001+ employees

Live streaming platform for gaming and esports

Consumer Software
Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$129.3k - $223.6kAnnually

Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Python
Gradle
CloudFormation
iOS/Swift
Terraform
Requirements
  • 3+ years of software engineering experience
  • Experience configuring and managing build pipelines
  • Proficiency in mobile build tools (Android Studio, Gradle, Xcode)
  • Strong understanding of build and release infrastructure
  • Configuration-as-code experience
  • Cloud infrastructure knowledge (AWS CDK, CloudFormation, Terraform)
  • Programming in Kotlin, Swift, or Python
Responsibilities
  • Manage Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) systems
  • Research new mobile build and release technologies
  • Improve engineering processes and tools
  • Enable safe and reliable mobile app delivery

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 Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$34M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Collaborations with brands like KFC and Wendy's enhance Twitch's mainstream appeal.
  • Celebrity involvement, like AOC and Terry Crews, expands Twitch's audience reach.
  • Virtual events on Twitch showcase its potential beyond gaming, like Fred Hutch's gala.

What critics are saying

  • Non-gaming content may dilute Twitch's core gaming-focused brand identity.
  • High-profile collaborations could shift focus from gaming to political content.
  • Increased commercialization might deter users seeking authentic, non-promotional content.

What makes Twitch unique

  • Twitch offers real-time engagement through interactive chat and live streaming features.
  • 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