Software Engineer I

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,500 - 185,000; 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 looking for a Software Developer in Seattle. You will craft interactive experiences, build scalable applications, and transform feedback into innovative features. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, excellent communication skills, and 1+ years of software development experience. Benefits include medical insurance and flexible PTO, with compensation ranging from $99,500 to $185,000 annually depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional software development experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable experience with modern programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Craft immersive, interactive experiences for viewers.
• Architect and build scalable applications.
• Transform customer feedback into innovative features.

Skills

Software development experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Job description

About Us

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.

About the Role

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.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $99,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.