Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer
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18-04-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 151300 - 261500
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
18-04-2025
Job Description
If you are interested in this position please apply on Twitchs Career site Us:
Twitch is the worlds 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.
Were about community inside and out. Youll find coworkers who are eager to team up collaborate and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. Were on a quest to empower live communities so if this sounds good to you see what were up to on LinkedInandX and discover the projects were solving on ourBlog. Be sure to explore ourInterviewing Guideto learn how to ace our interview process.
About the Role
IVS is building the future of interactive video. The Video Server Platform Network Traffic Management (NTM) team is seeking an experienced back end distributed systems developer to lead the design and development of our next generation video distribution system. This role focuses on building systems that manage traffic delivery across multiple CDNs (Content Delivery Networks).
If youre excited by the idea of building back end services that overate at a worldwide scale and have an interest in live video this is the position for you.
You can work from San Francisco Los Angeles Irvine New York City or Seattle.
You Will
Architect and deliver the next generation of the Twitch Video Distribution system.
Design and implement the systems which shape traffic across multiple CDNs including our own custom live video specialized CDN
Build robust operable and maintainable distributed software systems
Provide technical leadership and guidance to intermediate and junior members of the team
Perks
Medical Dental Vision & Disability Insurance
401(k)
Maternity & Parental Leave
Flexible PTO
Amazon Employee Discount
6 years of noninternship professional software development experience
6 years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
6 years of leading design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience as a mentor tech lead or leading an engineering team
6 years of professional software development or equivalent expertise
Strong background in Golang/Go
Experienec building and operating distributed systems at scale
Experience deploying and man aging services on AWS infrastructure
B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science or a related discipline or equivalent years of experience
Experience building or running a CDN
Background in media protocols ideally video
Background in networking
Familiarity with Twitch either as a viewer or creator (or both!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Twitch. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status or other legally protected status.
Los 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 Companys 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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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.
Twitch is the worlds 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.
Were about community inside and out. Youll find coworkers who are eager to team up collaborate and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. Were on a quest to empower live communities so if this sounds good to you see what were up to on LinkedInandX and discover the projects were solving on ourBlog. Be sure to explore ourInterviewing Guideto learn how to ace our interview process.
About the Role
IVS is building the future of interactive video. The Video Server Platform Network Traffic Management (NTM) team is seeking an experienced back end distributed systems developer to lead the design and development of our next generation video distribution system. This role focuses on building systems that manage traffic delivery across multiple CDNs (Content Delivery Networks).
If youre excited by the idea of building back end services that overate at a worldwide scale and have an interest in live video this is the position for you.
You can work from San Francisco Los Angeles Irvine New York City or Seattle.
You Will
Architect and deliver the next generation of the Twitch Video Distribution system.
Design and implement the systems which shape traffic across multiple CDNs including our own custom live video specialized CDN
Build robust operable and maintainable distributed software systems
Provide technical leadership and guidance to intermediate and junior members of the team
Perks
Medical Dental Vision & Disability Insurance
401(k)
Maternity & Parental Leave
Flexible PTO
Amazon Employee Discount
6 years of noninternship professional software development experience
6 years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
6 years of leading design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience as a mentor tech lead or leading an engineering team
6 years of professional software development or equivalent expertise
Strong background in Golang/Go
Experienec building and operating distributed systems at scale
Experience deploying and man aging services on AWS infrastructure
B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science or a related discipline or equivalent years of experience
Experience building or running a CDN
Background in media protocols ideally video
Background in networking
Familiarity with Twitch either as a viewer or creator (or both!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Twitch. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status or other legally protected status.
Los 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 Companys 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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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