Software Engineer I
Twitch
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Job Description
About Twitch
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
We are seeking Software Development Engineers to join our Video Platform team. This team is responsible for building and maintaining the systems that ensure that Twitch can deliver the best possible video experience to Viewers and Creators. You will be part of a larger team of Software Developers and partner with Product Managers, Technical Program Managers and other engineering teams from across the business.
You can work in San Francisco, CA or Irvine, CA.
You Will:
- Build and maintain the services that power Twitch’s video platform
- Collaborate effectively with product managers, program managers and other engineering teams at Twitch
- Contribute positively to Twitch’s engineering culture
You Have:
- 1+ years of experience developing software in a professional environment
- Proficient coding skills in modern languages and frameworks
- Proven ability with algorithms, data structures, data modeling, and schema design
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Bonus Points
- Experience with languages/frameworks we use at Twitch: Golang, Typescript/React
- Familiarity with video delivery concepts and systems
- Familiarity with AWS’ Interactive Video Service
- Familiarity with Twitch, gaming, and/or streaming on Twitch
Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Amazon Employee Discount
Key skills/competency
- Software Development
- Video Platform
- Golang
- Typescript/React
- AWS IVS
- Algorithms
- Data Structures
- System Design
- Data Modeling
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
How to Get Hired at Twitch
- Research Twitch's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your Software Engineer I resume to highlight relevant experience in video platforms, Golang, Typescript/React, or AWS, aligning with Twitch's technical requirements.
- Master technical fundamentals: Prepare for deep dives into algorithms, data structures, data modeling, and schema design, as these are critical for Twitch's technical interviews.
- Showcase collaboration skills: Be ready to discuss experiences working effectively with product and program managers, demonstrating your ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
- Understand Twitch's product: Familiarize yourself with Twitch, gaming, and streaming concepts to show genuine interest and contextual understanding during interviews.
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