Software Engineer I

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance

401(k)

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Amazon Employee Discount

Job summary

A leading live streaming service is seeking a Software Developer to create interactive experiences for viewers. You will build scalable applications and collaborate with teams to enhance community engagement. Ideal candidates have a strong background in software development, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovative consumer products. Join a dynamic team focused on redefining how communities interact and support creators.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively collaborate with teammates.
• Sharp problem-solving skills with a focus on algorithms, data structures, and schema design.

Responsibilities

• Craft immersive, interactive experiences for Twitch viewers.
• Architect and build scalable applications for millions of users.
• Collaborate across teams to drive business impact.

Skills

Software development experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Consumer-facing product development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Go

Job description

Job ID: 3141336 | Twitch Interactive, Inc. - D48

If you are interested in this position, please apply on Twitch's Career site https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/

Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day. We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we’re solving on our blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.

Join Twitch's Commerce Engineering organization, where we’re revolutionizing how viewers engage with their favorite creators. We are the teams behind Subscriptions, Gifting, Bits, Hype Train and Turbo products. From experimental features to established systems used by millions, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in live streaming. This position and team are based in Seattle, WA and San Francisco, CA.

You Will

• Craft immersive, interactive experiences that keep viewers supporting creators while engaging with the Twitch Community.
• Architect and build robust, scalable applications that can handle millions of concurrent users.
• Collaborate across teams to create cohesive solutions that drive business impact.
• Transform customer feedback into innovative features that enhance the Twitch experience.

Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Amazon Employee Discount

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 0-2 years of professional software development experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to effectively collaborate with teammates is critical to success.
• A track record of building consumer-facing products that users love
• Demonstrable experience of modern programming languages and frameworks
• Sharp problem-solving skills with a focus on algorithms, data structures, and schema design
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Experience with mobile development, either native or hybrid
• Familiarity with AWS infrastructure
• Experience with email / notifications technologies
• Experience writing Go in production systems

Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.