Software Engineer I, Commerce Engineering at Twitch in Seattle, WA

Summary: Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, fostering global communities around various interests. The role involves crafting immersive experiences and building scalable applications to enhance viewer engagement with creators on the platform. 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: - 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 Twitch's tech stack: Golang, Typescript/React - Experience with AWS technologies like ECS, DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS, and Step Functions - A passion for gaming, streaming, or the Twitch platform Required Skills: Modern programming languages, Algorithms, data structures, Consumer-facing products Important Skills: Golang, Typescript/React, AWS technologies Nice-to-Have Skills: Mobile development, Passion for gaming Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance, 401(k), Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible PTO, Amazon Employee Discount