Software Engineer I, Commerce Engineering

Twitch is seeking a Software Engineer I to join its Commerce Engineering organization, focusing on enhancing viewer engagement with creators through products like Subscriptions, Gifting, Bits, Hype Train, and Turbo. This role offers the opportunity to work on both experimental features and established systems that serve millions of users daily. The position is based in Seattle, WA, or San Francisco, CA.

As a Software Engineer I, you will develop immersive, interactive experiences that encourage viewers to support creators and engage with the Twitch community. Responsibilities include architecting and building robust, scalable applications capable of handling millions of concurrent users, collaborating across teams to create cohesive solutions that drive business impact, and transforming customer feedback into innovative features that enhance the Twitch experience.

The ideal candidate possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, a track record of building consumer-facing products that users love, demonstrable experience with modern programming languages and frameworks, and sharp problem-solving skills with a focus on algorithms, data structures, and schema design. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience is required.

Preferred qualifications include 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, and a passion for gaming, streaming, or the Twitch platform.

Twitch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, 401(k), maternity and parental leave, flexible PTO, and an Amazon employee discount. The base salary range for this position is $110,500 - $160,000 USD annually in Seattle, WA, and $127,100 - $185,000 USD annually in San Francisco, CA. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.