Software Engineer, Backend Developer

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About The Role

Join the BITS team within Twitch's Commerce organization, where we're revolutionizing how viewers engage with their favorite creators. We are the team behind Cheering, Power-ups and Charity products – tools that turn watching into an interactive adventure. From experimental features to established systems used by millions, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in live streaming.

This position and team are based in Seattle, WA.

You Will:

• Craft immersive, interactive experiences that keep viewers supporting creators while engaging with the Twitch Community.
• Architect and build robust, scalable applications that can handle millions of concurrent users
• Collaborate across teams to create cohesive solutions that drive business impact
• Transform customer feedback into innovative features that enhance the Twitch experience

You Have:

• 1+ years of professional software development experience
• A track record of building consumer-facing products that users love
• Mastery of modern programming languages and frameworks
• Sharp problem-solving skills with a focus on algorithms, data structures, and schema design
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with Twitch's tech stack:
  Golang, Typescript/React
• Experience with AWS technologies like ECS, Dynamo
  
  DB, Lambda, SQS, and Step Functions
• A passion for gaming, streaming, or the Twitch platform

Perks

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

Job

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

US Pay Per Year

$99,500—$200,000 USD

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