Software Engineer I at Twitch in Seattle, WA

Summary: Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, and they are seeking a Software Engineer I to join their Commerce Engineering organization. The role focuses on creating immersive experiences for viewers and building scalable applications that support millions of users. Responsibilities: - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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: - Experience with mobile development, either native or hybrid - Familiarity with AWS infrastructure - Experience with email / notifications technologies - Experience writing Go in production systems Required Skills: Software development, Modern programming languages, Algorithms, data structures Important Skills: Consumer-facing products, AWS infrastructure Nice-to-Have Skills: Mobile development, Go programming 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