Software Engineer, On Demand Products

Location Type: On-site (San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; or New York City, NY) Employment Type: Full-time

About Us

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About the Role

As a Software Engineer on the On Demand Products team, you'll build and maintain the interactive experiences that millions of creators and viewers use daily on Twitch. Working closely with experienced engineers, you'll develop your full stack capabilities while focusing on creating responsive, performant products.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable frontend features using TypeScript and React that power Twitch’s VOD and Clips features.
• Collaborate with the team to design and implement Twirp APIs and backend services in Golang.
• Drive frontend best practices including accessibility, performance, and testing methodologies.
• Work closely with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code.
• Understanding of web fundamentals including HTML5, CSS3, and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with software development fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms.

Bonus Points

• Strong foundation in modern JavaScript/TypeScript development and React ecosystems.
• Experience with large-scale frontend applications and state management.
• Knowledge of AWS services and cloud infrastructure.

Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Amazon Employee Discount

Compensation

US Pay Per Year: $99,500 - $200,000 USD

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. For more information, please visit https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/#learn-more.

Application Instructions

Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Company Information

Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Job ID: TW8849

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.