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Twitch

Runs live video communities for games and more

Software Engineer 1 - Commerce

Software EngineeringPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience developing software in a professional environment.
  • Prior experience building consumer-facing products at scale.
  • Proficient coding skills in modern languages and frameworks such as Go, React, Kotlin, Swift, and Objective-C.
  • Ability to think through and deliver quality user experiences.
  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Work with product managers, designers, technical leads, and other engineers to design, develop, launch, and operate interactive experiences and products.
  • Work backwards from customer problems to drive business impact.
  • Create interactive experiences that are rewarding for both viewers and creators.
  • Architect and build robust, scalable applications that can handle millions of concurrent users.
  • Participate in Operational Excellence work to maintain and support live services.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with languages and frameworks used at Twitch, including React, TypeScript, and Golang.
  • Experience building software and services using AWS technologies such as ECS, DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS, and Step Functions.
  • Experience with mobile development, either native or hybrid.
  • Familiarity with Twitch, gaming, and/or streaming on Twitch.

About the Company

Twitch

Runs live video communities for games and more

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, CA
Founded
2011

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