Software Engineer I, Commerce Engineering

About this role

<h3><strong>About Us</strong></h3> <p>Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.</p> <p>We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on <a class="c-link" href="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchLinkedinJD" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchLinkedinJD" data-sk="tooltip_parent">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchTwitterJD" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchTwitterJD" data-sk="tooltip_parent">X</a>,&nbsp; and discover the projects we’re solving on our&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchBlogJD" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchBlogJD" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Blog</a>. Be sure to explore our&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchInterviewingJD" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://link.twitch.tv/TwitchInterviewingJD" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Interviewing Guide</a>&nbsp;to learn how to ace our interview process.</p> <h3><strong>About the Team</strong></h3> <p>Twitch is all about community, and our Community Team is a core pillar of what makes Twitch, Twitch. Teams within Community are responsible for a myriad of product areas impacting the creator, viewer, and moderator journeys on our platform. As a member of our team, you'll build solutions that improve g the experience of millions of daily active users on our platform and create tools that keep both streamers and viewers engaged and connected on our platform.&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3> <p>Join Twitch's Commerce Engineering organization, where we're revolutionizing how viewers engage with their favorite creators. We are the teams behind Subscriptions, Gifting, Bits, Hype Train and Turbo products. From experimental features to established systems used by millions, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in live streaming.</p> <p>You can work from Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CA.</p> <h3><strong>You Will:</strong></h3> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Craft immersive, interactive experiences that keep viewers supporting creators while engaging with the Twitch Community</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Architect and build robust, scalable applications that can handle millions of concurrent users</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Collaborate across teams to create cohesive solutions that drive business impact</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Transform customer feedback into innovative features that enhance the Twitch experience</span></li> </ul> <h3><strong>You Have:</strong></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to effectively collaborate with teammates is critical to success.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">A track record of building consumer-facing products that users love</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrable experience&nbsp; of modern programming languages and frameworks</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Sharp problem-solving skills with a focus on algorithms, data structures, and schema design</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Bonus Points</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Experience with mobile development, either native or hybrid</li> <li>Familiarity with Twitch's tech stack: Golang, Typescript/React</li> <li>Experience with AWS technologies like ECS, DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS, and Step Functions</li> <li>A passion for gaming, streaming, or the Twitch platform</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Perks</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, Vision &amp; Disability Insurance</li> <li>401(k)</li> <li>Maternity &amp; Parental Leave</li> <li>Flexible PTO</li> <li>Amazon Employee Discount</li> </ul> <p><em>&nbsp;</em></p> <p><em>Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</em>&nbsp;</p> <p>Job ID: TW9135</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at <a href="https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits">https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits</a>.</p></div><div class="title">US, WA, Seattle - Annually</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$110,500</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$160,000 USD</span></div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US, CA, San Francisco - Annually </div><div class="pay-range"><span>$127,100</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$185,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.</em></p> <p><em>Twitch values your privacy. Please consult our <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/legal/privacy-notice/" target="_blank">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>, for information about how