Sr Software Engineer

Job ID: | Twitch Interactive, Inc. - D48If you are interested in this position, please apply on Twitch's Career site UsTwitch 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. 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 LinkedInandX, and discover the projects we’re solving on ourBlog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join our Video Platform team. This team is responsible for building and maintaining the systems that ensure that Twitch can deliver the best possible video experience to Viewers and Creators. You will be part of a larger team of Software Developers and partner with Product Managers, Technical Program Managers and other engineering teams from across the business.You WillBuild and maintain the services that power Twitch’s video platformServe as a technical leader for the Video Platform teamMentor and develop other engineers on the Video Platform team and other teams at TwitchCollaborate effectively with product managers, program managers, and other engineering teams at TwitchContribute positively to Twitch’s engineering culturePerksMedical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance401(k)Maternity & Parental LeaveFlexible PTOAmazon Employee DiscountBasic Qualifications5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experienceExperience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team5+ years of professional software development or equivalent expertise.B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent years of experienceExperience building backend services at scale with technologies such as Golang and AWSExperience serving as a technical leader of a team of software engineersPreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with video delivery concepts and systemsFamiliarity with AWS’ Interactive Video ServiceFamiliarity with Twitch, gaming, and/or streaming on TwitchEqual OpportunityTwitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Compliance and LegalLos Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.#J-18808-Ljbffr