Full-Time
Software Development Engineer
Safety ML
Twitch
10,001+ employees
Live streaming platform for gaming and esports
Compensation Overview
$99.5k - $200k/yr
Junior, Mid
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Francisco, CA, USA
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent industry experience as a Software Engineer
- Familiarity with scalability, concurrency, API design, data modeling, and distributed systems fundamentals
- Willingness to learn and keep up with developments in the ever-evolving ML space
- Willingness to try new things and work with a diverse group of people across many functions
- Design, build, and deploy reliable and performant services to protect Twitch and its users from abusive behavior such as harassment, spam, and violent or illegal content
- Collaborate with Community Health’s science and product management team to productionize and scale models into ML-based services to be used across Twitch
- Design and build performant and reliable systems that handle multiple types of data, such as user behavior, metadata, and user generated content at scale for model development
- Deliver high-quality code, tests, and documentation
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques
- Experience writing Go in production systems
- Familiarity with Python and modern open source ML libraries (Pytorch, Tensorflow, etc.)
- Experience with AWS infrastructure
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 their audience through chat and other interactive features. The platform operates by generating revenue from advertisements, subscriptions, and the sale of virtual goods. Content creators can earn money through viewer 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 fosters interaction and engagement between streamers and viewers, creating a unique and immersive experience in the digital entertainment space. The goal of Twitch is to provide a platform where content creators can thrive and connect with their audience while offering viewers an engaging and entertaining experience.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1B
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2011
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
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↑ 0%The internet gamer has 4.4 million followers on Twitch and is on the same esports team as Twitch’s most-followed user, Ninja, KFC partnered with Lupo to give away gift cards every time they won a round in the popular battle royale game, PUBG.
Wendy’s has teamed up with Twitch streamers Tfue (9.7 million followers), Myth (7.1M), Flight23white (1.2M), itsHafu (1.1M), and xChocoBars (663K) for a limited-time menu featuring their favorite combos. Wendy’s has teamed up with Twitch streamers Tfue (9.7 million followers), Myth (7.1M), Flight23white (1.2M), itsHafu (1.1M), and xChocoBars (663K) for a limited-time menu featuring their favorite combos.
Terry Crews is just like all of us who are trying to get through 2020 by virtually connecting with those around us. The “America’s Got Talent” host is keeping it real with his son Isiah, streaming a video of them Sunday while playing an online game called “Danganronopa: Trigger Happy Havoc” for charity.
In her biggest hit, Sheryl Crow sings about how all she wants to do is have some fun. It can be a tough time right now to make fun happen, but Crow will do what she can for those who tune in Saturday to a virtual version of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s annual holiday gala.
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