Software Engineer II, Android

About the RoleJoin Twitch's Mobile Core Engineering team as an Android Software Engineer and help shape the foundation of mobile development across Twitch. As a platform team, Mobile Core provides critical tools, frameworks, and best practices that empower all mobile engineers at Twitch to build exceptional experiences for millions of users. Twitch is evolving its mobile strategy from native-first to a hybrid approach that leverages React in WebViews alongside native Android capabilities. You'll work on high-impact initiatives including our hybrid web-to-mobile platform, performance optimization at scale, automated testing infrastructure, and developer tooling that accelerates velocity across the organization. Your work will directly impact how hundreds of engineers build features and how millions of users experience Twitch on Android. This role requires independent operation and technical leadership, as you'll regularly provide guidance to product teams across Community and Commerce organizations.This position can sit in San Francisco, Irvine, or Seattle.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement foundational Android components and frameworks that support both native and hybrid (React in WebView) experiencesBuild robust WebView infrastructure and bridges that enable seamless integration between React-based web content and native Android functionalityOptimize performance and scalability of platform components used by millions of daily active usersProvide technical leadership and mentorship to Android engineers across multiple product teams on hybrid mobile architectureDrive architectural decisions that balance developer velocity, app performance, and maintainabilityCollaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain development standards for hybrid mobile applicationsPerksMedical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance401(k)Maternity & Parental LeaveFlexible PTOAmazon Employee DiscountBasic Qualifications3+ years of Android development experienceStrong proficiency in Kotlin and modern Android development practicesDeep understanding of Android SDK, Jetpack libraries, and Android architecture componentsExperience building and shipping production Android applications to the Google Play StoreExperience leveraging AI-powered development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) to accelerate developmentPreferred QualificationsExperience with hybrid mobile architectures, WebView integration, JavaScript bridges, React, or React NativeExperience with video streaming or real-time communication technologiesExperience working on platform or infrastructure teams that support multiple product teamsEqual OpportunityTwitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.CompensationOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in 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. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.#J-18808-Ljbffr