Software Engineer I, Memberships

Twitch

Seattle, WA

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience building scalable systems and working in a collaborative, community-driven environment.

Best fit for

Candidates with 1+ years of experience in scalable system development and a passion for community-driven platforms
— “1+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on building scalable systems”
Candidates with a background in distributed system design and strong problem-solving skills in algorithmic contexts
— “Sharp problem-solving skills with a focus on algorithms, data structures, and distributed system design”

Things to consider

The role requires a commitment to maintaining operational excellence in live services.
— “Participate in Operational Excellence work to maintain and support our live services”
The position is based in either San Francisco or Seattle, with no indication of remote flexibility.
— “Our team is based in San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA.”

How to stand out

Highlight your experience with distributed systems and scalable application design in your resume and interview.
— “Architect and build robust, scalable applications that can handle millions of concurrent users”
Emphasize any prior work on interactive user experiences, especially those involving creators and audiences.
— “Create interactive experiences that are rewarding for both viewers and creators”
Showcase your ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams like product managers and designers.
— “Collaborate with fellow engineers, product managers and designers to build new products and solutions”
Mention familiarity with Twitch's tech stack, like Golang and TypeScript/React, if applicable.
— “Familiarity with Twitch's tech stack: Golang, TypeScript/React”
Demonstrate knowledge of AWS technologies such as Lambda, DynamoDB, and SQS in your application materials.
— “Experience with AWS technologies like ECS, DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS, and Step Functions”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

design and build scalable systems
participate in operational excellence
collaborate on new products

Typical background

software engineeringbackend development

Skills & requirements

Required

Software DevelopmentScalable SystemsProblem-solvingDistributed SystemsAlgorithmsData Structures

Preferred

Twitch Tech StackMobile DevelopmentAWS Technologies

Stack & domain

PythonJavaGoTypeScriptReactProblem-solvingSoftware EngineeringScalable Systems

About the role

Original posting from Twitch via Greenhouse

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, 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.
About the Role
Join Twitch’s Memberships team within the Commerce Engineering organization, where we’re building rewarding experiences allowing creators to make a living doing what they love. We’re the team behind our continuous patronage features including channel Subscriptions, Gifting, and Turbo.
As a member of our team, you’ll work alongside our highly engaged and collaborative team to design, build and maintain systems that scale to millions of concurrent users. We actively seek to improve our experiences and are looking for members that are passionate about our end users.
Our team is based in San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA.
You Will:
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 our live services
Collaborate with fellow engineers, product managers and designers to build new products and solutions
You Have:
1+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on building scalable systems
Excellent proficiency in modern programming languages (Python, Java, Go) and distributed system technologies
A track record of building product experiences that users love
Sharp problem-solving skills with a focus on algorithms, data structures, and distributed system design
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent real-world experience
Bonus Points
Familiarity with Twitch's tech stack: Golang, TypeScript/React
Experience working with mobile development, either native or hybrid
Experience with AWS technologies like ECS, DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS, and Step Functions
A passion for gaming, streaming, or the Twitch platform
Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
401(k)
Maternity & Parental Leave
Flexible PTO
Amazon Employee Discount
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Job ID: TW9270
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
US, WA, Seattle - Annually$110,500—$160,000 USDUS, CA, San Francisco - Annually $127,100—$185,000 USDTwitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Source: Twitch careers (Greenhouse)