Tax Manager
About the job
- A CPA or JD, with an LLM, Master of Tax, or relevant tax practice experience also identified.
- At least 3 years of experience in a Big 4 firm, law firm, or equivalent in-house environment supporting multinational digital enterprises on tax planning.
- Recent experience providing practical, business-facing guidance on U.S. and/or non-U.S. tax issues related to international digital businesses and digital products.
- Familiarity with direct and indirect tax concepts, including U.S. income tax, U.S. withholding tax, U.S. tax reporting, treaty permanent establishments, transfer pricing, U.S. state and local tax, non-U.S. value-added taxes, digital services taxes, and non-U.S. reporting such as DAC 7.
- Analyze and document U.S. and non-U.S. direct tax, indirect tax, tax reporting, and compliance impacts of Twitch projects, programs, products, and other initiatives.
- Manage outside counsel and external tax advisors on advisory requests and documentation concerning direct tax, indirect tax, tax reporting, and compliance issues.
- Educate business clients and partners, Twitch Tax team members, and cross-functional stakeholders from junior to executive levels about tax issues, technical analysis, and recommendations.
- Communicate final tax requirements to internal Twitch teams, including Legal, Accounting, Marketing, and Commerce.
- Knowledge of and experience with Twitch.
- Experience in entertainment, media, advertising, and/or social media platform businesses.
About the company
Twitch runs a live video service where creators broadcast gaming, music, sports, and everyday conversations to viewers who participate through chat. Its channels combine live broadcasts with community features such as custom emotes and moderation tools, making the audience part of the show. Viewers follow creators and join their channels to watch performances, discuss shared interests, and support the people behind the streams. Twitch earns money from advertising, paid channel subscriptions, and Bits, virtual goods viewers buy to support creators, sharing eligible revenue with streamers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Twitch is owned by Amazon.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$43.1M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- More creators enter monetization: Twitch expanded subscription and Bits tools to eligible streamers globally in May 2026.
- Advertisers get playable storefronts: Twitch reported rolling out game demos within sponsored streams in May 2026.
- Scientists get broad product scope: Twitch's San Francisco Applied Scientist role spans advertising, brand safety, sponsorships, and content understanding.
What critics are saying
- Live delivery strains costs: Twitch's CEO identifies worldwide, low-latency video as an expensive part of its service.
- Revenue-sharing terms differ: Twitch's top Plus tier uses 70% of net subscriptions; KICK lists a 95% subscription share.
- Equity follows Amazon's fortunes: Twitch's San Francisco Applied Scientist package includes Amazon restricted stock units.
What makes Twitch unique
- Amazon membership feeds creator income: Prime members receive a monthly Twitch channel subscription token.
- Music licensing supports live DJs: Twitch's program covers Universal, Warner, Sony, and independent labels.
- Game rewards connect watching to playing: Twitch Drops award in-game items for viewing activity and subscriptions.
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Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Commuter Benefits
- Amazon Employee Discount