Full-Time
Software Engineer 1
Memberships
Twitch
10,001+ employees
Live streaming platform for gaming
Compensation Overview
$110.5k - $185k/yr
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Seattle, WA, USA + 1 more
More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
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- At least 1 year of professional software development experience focused on building scalable systems.
- Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go, and distributed system technologies.
- A track record of building product experiences for users.
- Problem-solving skills focused on algorithms, data structures, and distributed system design.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent real-world experience.
- Create interactive experiences that are rewarding for viewers and creators.
- Architect and build robust, scalable applications capable of handling millions of concurrent users.
- Participate in Operational Excellence work to maintain and support live services.
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to build new products and solutions.
- Familiarity with Twitch's technology stack, including Golang and TypeScript/React.
- Experience with mobile development, either native or hybrid.
- Experience with AWS technologies such as ECS, DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS, and Step Functions.
- Passion for gaming, streaming, or the Twitch platform.
Twitch is a live streaming platform mainly for video game content, esports, and creative broadcasts. It lets creators broadcast their play or creative work in real time and lets viewers watch and chat live. Viewers can support creators through subscriptions, donations, and virtual goods, while ads and sponsorships provide revenue for the platform and creators. Streamers use broadcasting software to share video, audio, and gameplay; the platform handles streaming delivery, real-time chat, recommendations, and monetization options. Twitch differs from competitors by focusing on a highly interactive, real-time community centered around gaming and creative content, with built-in chat, emotes, and a large, engaged audience. Its goal is to connect creators with audiences through live entertainment, enable creators to earn money from their streams, and offer advertisers a targeted way to reach gaming and entertainment audiences.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$43.1M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- March 2026 StreamU adds universities, NIL dollars, and sponsor inventory across Twitch.
- May 13 2026 monetization expansion opens subscriptions, Bits, and emotes to all streamers.
- June 2026 sponsorship and StreamElements integrations increase creator revenue and ad fill.
What critics are saying
- August 2026 Pandiscia v. Twitch and Amazon attacks creator trust over AI training.
- January 2024 layoffs of 500-plus workers prove Twitch remains under Amazon profitability pressure.
- Kick’s 95% creator split and easier monetization erode Twitch’s top-streamer retention.
What makes Twitch unique
- Twitch dominates interactive live video with chat-native community mechanics and creator monetization.
- March 2026 StreamU makes Twitch the exclusive livestream backbone for college athletics.
- June 2026 Dual Format streaming and 1440p widen Twitch’s creator distribution advantage.
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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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