Greenhouse ·
full-timeSoftware Engineer I
Twitch · San Francisco, CA
Twitch is a global live streaming service focused on gaming, entertainment, and community-driven content. As a Software Engineer I within the Community Growth organization, you will work on consumer-facing features that impact how viewers discover and interact with streamers. The role is primarily focused on frontend development for web and mobile platforms using React, but it also requires a full-stack approach, involving the maintenance and improvement of backend systems. You will collaborate with product managers and designers to ship high-quality user experiences, solve complex technical problems, and optimize development lifecycles. This position is well-suited for a software engineer with at least one year of professional experience building products at scale who is eager to become an expert in both web and mobile environments. Candidates who are comfortable navigating both frontend interfaces and backend services, and who have a genuine interest in the streaming or gaming ecosystem, will be particularly well-positioned to contribute to the team's mission of enhancing community connectivity.
About Us 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. 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 LinkedIn and X , and discover the projects we’re solving on our Blog . Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process. About the Role The Community Growth organization is driving measurable audience growth, engagement, and revenue for our streamers while delivering exceptional experiences that delight our viewers. Our mission is to design smarter tools, seamless pathways between discovery and support, and meaningful opportunities that connect people to what they love most about Twitch. These features let people participate in their favorite communities and discover new ones more efficiently. We work hard to bring novel opportunities to the world of streaming both individually and in collaboration with similar streamers. Some examples of spaces we own include Chat, Stream Together, and Discovery. This team will also be focusing on making sure Web and Mobile Twitch “Just Works” and also evolving the mobile app experience in new and exciting ways. Our consumer facing features span both web and mobile surfaces. This position is primarily focused on web & mobile frontend development (React heavy for both Web & Mobile) but is expected to be fullstack, with some responsibilities around supporting and maintaining backend systems. We’re particularly interested in someone that will become an expert in both of these platforms as well as has passion in influencing what these features should be and how they work. You can work in San Francisco, CA You Will: Deliver high quality user experiences across Web and Mobile surfaces Partner with product managers, designers, and engineers to design, develop, launch, and operate consumer-facing features Work backwards from customer problems to drive business impact Participate in design and code reviews Maintain and improve the backend services behind our features You Have: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or prior relevant engineering experiences 1+ years of professional engineering experience building consumer-facing products at scale Experience communicating complicated technical problems to both technical and business audiences A track record of thinking through and shipping quality user experiences Enthusiasm for AI driven engineering practices and a continuous desire to optimize development lifecycles using modern automated tools. Bonus Points React Native experience Go, or other backend languages we use at Twitch AWS experience (ECS, DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS, Step Functions) Familiarity with Twitch, gaming, and/or streaming Personally built and or maintains software used by the gaming community 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: TW9303 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 & AD&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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . US, CA, San Francisco $127,100 — $185,000 USD Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Twitch values your privacy. Please consult our Candidate Privacy Notice , for information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our candidates.
| Role | Software Engineer I |
|---|---|
| Company | Twitch |
| Location | San Francisco, CA |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-08 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4Software Engineer I at Twitch: frequently asked questions
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- Twitch has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
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