Senior Software Engineer, Media at Twitch

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Media, Live StreamingIndustries

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent years of experience
6+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
6+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
6+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Expertise in client and server-side software engineering in production environments
Experience optimizing multitenant, complex end-to-end systems including performance optimization at the component level
Worked directly with customers in an enterprise B2B software environment
Previous experience leading cross-team, cross-org technical media programs or features
Strong familiarity with adaptive video streaming technologies (HLS, LL-HLS, DASH) and codecs such as H.264, H.265, and AV1

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain server-side processing software in C/C++, Rust, and Golang
Perform codec implementation comparison studies and dive deep into media quality
Iterate on metric and alarms to improve operational reliability
Leverage data and experiments to guide media features from concept to production

Skills

H.264/AVC

H.265/HEVC

AV1

HLS

FMP4

E-RTMP

SRT

WebRTC

VMAF

PSNR

transmuxing

transcoding

streaming media

C++

video processing

Twitch

Interactive live streaming for gaming and esports

About Twitch

Twitch is an interactive live streaming platform that focuses on video game streaming, esports broadcasts, and creative content. It allows gamers and content creators to share their gameplay and creative processes in real-time, engaging with viewers through chat and other interactive features. The platform generates revenue through advertisements, subscriptions, and the sale of virtual goods, enabling content creators to earn money from their streams via viewer subscriptions, donations, and sponsorships. What sets Twitch apart from its competitors is its strong community aspect, which fosters interaction and engagement between streamers and viewers, creating a unique and immersive experience in the digital entertainment space. The goal of Twitch is to provide a platform where content creators can thrive and connect with their audience while offering viewers an engaging and entertaining experience.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$34MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance

401(k)

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Commuter Benefits

Amazon Employee Discount

Risks

Competition from YouTube Gaming and Facebook Gaming is intensifying.

Short-form video platforms like TikTok are drawing viewers away from Twitch.

Concerns over content moderation could lead to regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Twitch offers real-time engagement through interactive chat and live streaming features.

The platform supports diverse content, including gaming, esports, and creative streams.

Twitch enables monetization for creators via subscriptions, donations, and sponsorships.

Upsides

Mainstream brands like KFC and Wendy's are collaborating with Twitch streamers.

Celebrities and politicians are using Twitch to reach wider audiences.

Organizations are hosting large-scale virtual events on Twitch, expanding its use cases.

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