Full-Time

Software Engineer II

IOS

Updated on 3/13/2025

Twitch

Twitch

10,001+ employees

Live streaming platform for gaming and esports

Compensation Overview

$129.3k - $223.6kAnnually

+ Equity + Sign-on Payments + Other Forms of Compensation

Mid, Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA + 3 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | Irvine, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA

Candidates can work in one of the following locations: San Francisco, CA; Irvine, CA; New York, NY; or Seattle, WA.

Category
IOS Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
iOS/Swift
Objective-C
Firebase
Requirements
  • 3+ years of mobile development experience
  • Proficiency with Swift or Objective-C, and the iOS development ecosystem
  • Experience with data structures, algorithms, data modeling and schema design
  • Experience working with iOS specific development tools, such as XCode, RxSwift, CocoaPods, Firebase, SwiftUI, UIKit or Swift Package Manager.
  • Experience on a mobile engineering team partnering with other engineering teams, and communicating complicated technical problems to both technical and business audiences.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver new product features for our iOS application
  • Contribute to high-level design and technical discussions for mobile projects
  • Participate in design and code reviews
  • Improve engineering processes to increase team effectiveness
  • Work across both technical and business-focused teams to deliver value to our creators and viewers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a relevant field
  • Experience with monetization-focused features
  • Familiarity or experience working with GraphQL APIs
  • Familiarity with the AWS ecosystem

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 platform where content creators can thrive and connect with their audience, enhancing the overall digital entertainment experience.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$34M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Mainstream brands like KFC and Wendy's are partnering with Twitch streamers.
  • Public figures like AOC and Terry Crews are using Twitch to engage audiences.
  • VR support in games like Microsoft Flight Simulator enhances immersive streaming experiences.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from YouTube Gaming and Facebook Gaming is intensifying.
  • Short-form video platforms like TikTok are drawing viewers from longer streams.
  • Concerns over content moderation could lead to regulatory scrutiny.

What makes Twitch unique

  • Twitch offers real-time engagement through interactive features like chat and live streaming.
  • The platform supports diverse content, from gaming to creative and traditional media.
  • 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

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1 year growth

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