Full-Time

Systems Development Engineer

Posted on 8/20/2024

Twitch

Twitch

10,001+ employees

Interactive live streaming for gaming and esports

Consumer Software
Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$89.2k - $202.7kAnnually

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

Entry, Junior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Required Skills
Python
TypeScript
AWS
Go
Requirements
  • 1+ years of programming experience in one of the following languages: Python, Go, or TypeScript
  • 1+ years of experience with several AWS Services and products
  • Experience automating administrative and configuration tasks
  • Good troubleshooting skills at all levels, from application to network to host
  • A basic understanding of infrastructure as code concepts
  • An interest in building, maintaining, and supporting high scale, business critical systems in a cloud environment
Responsibilities
  • Build solutions on AWS using CDK to support internal systems
  • Develop data integrations between applications
  • Assist in the maintenance and operations of critical third-party infrastructure like Atlassian Jira/Confluence, GitHub Enterprise
  • Manage configurations for enterprise applications
  • Create and maintain documentation around processes and workflows important to infrastructure and tooling
  • Respond to operational issues and requests from internal customers
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure high availability and prompt incident response

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 seamless and engaging experience for both content creators and their audiences.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$34M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Collaborations with brands like KFC and Wendy's enhance Twitch's mainstream appeal.
  • Celebrity involvement, like AOC and Terry Crews, expands Twitch's audience reach.
  • Virtual events on Twitch showcase its potential beyond gaming, like Fred Hutch's gala.

What critics are saying

  • Non-gaming content may dilute Twitch's core gaming-focused brand identity.
  • High-profile collaborations could shift focus from gaming to political content.
  • Increased commercialization might deter users seeking authentic, non-promotional content.

What makes Twitch unique

  • Twitch offers real-time engagement through interactive chat and live streaming features.
  • 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

INACTIVE