Software Engineer I, Twitch Chat at Amazon in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, and they are seeking a Software Engineer I to improve Application Performance and support Twitch Chat. The role involves frontend development with a focus on building distributed applications and collaborating with various teams to enhance user experiences. Responsibilities: - Work with product managers, technical leads, and other engineers to design, develop, launch, and operate interactive experiences - Investigate, instrument and solve performance problems - Build distributed applications at scale - Collaborate with both your team and related teams - fostering shared understanding of how to solve common problems and deliver solutions - Work backwards from customer problems to drive business impact Required Qualifications: - 1+ years of professional software development experience - Prior experience building consumer-facing products at scale - Proficient coding skills in modern languages and frameworks such as React, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C etc - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with AWS infrastructure - Experience with languages/frameworks we use at Twitch: React, Typescript, Golang - Experience with mobile development (although, this is not a mobile development role) - Experience building software and services using AWS technologies such as ECS, DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS, and Step Functions - Familiarity with Twitch, gaming, and/or streaming on Twitch Required Skills: React, AWS, Software Development Important Skills: Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C, Typescript, Golang Nice-to-Have Skills: Mobile Development, Bachelor’s Degree Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance, 401(k), Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible PTO, Amazon Employee Discount, 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, Parental leave