Software Engineer

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About the Role

As a Software Engineer on the On Demand Products team, you'll build and maintain the interactive experiences that millions of creators and viewers use daily on Twitch. Working closely with experienced engineers, you'll develop your full stack capabilities while focusing on creating responsive, performant products.

You can work from San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; or New York City, NY!

You Will:

• Build and maintain scalable frontend features using TypeScript and React that power Twitch’s VOD and Clips features.
• Collaborate with the team to design and implement Twirp APIs and backend services in Golang
• Drive frontend best practices including accessibility, performance, and testing methodologies
• Work closely with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to deliver exceptional user experiences

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code
• Understanding of web fundamentals including HTML5, CSS3, and RESTful APIs
• Experience with software development fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms

Bonus Points

• Strong foundation in modern JavaScript/TypeScript development and React ecosystems
• Experience with large-scale frontend applications and state management
• Experience with large-scale frontend applications and state management
• Knowledge of AWS services and cloud infrastructure

Perks

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

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

Job ID: TW8849

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