Software Development Engineer

Job ID: 3156696 | Twitch Interactive, Inc. - D48 If you are interested in this position, please apply on Twitch's Career site https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/ 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 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 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 We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our Creator Monetization team – the engine that helps 7+ million creators turn their passion into sustainable careers. Our team’s mission is to empower creators to continue doing what they love by building intuitive, accessible monetization tools, programs, and resources that reward authentic community engagement. You'll work on engineering systems that directly impact creators’ livelihoods, building and scaling the platforms that enable the Twitch Partner Program, DJ Program, Plus Program, and Extensions Monetization. These are the large‑scale distributed systems that allow creators to monetize, calculate creator earnings, and power revenue analytics that help creators understand and grow their income on Twitch. You Will

Build systems that matter: Contribute to experiences and services that power creator earnings, payouts, and monetization programs that directly impact millions of creators’ livelihoods Deliver code with impact: Write and maintain code in Go, TypeScript, or other languages in our stack, with mentorship from senior engineers and tech leads who will help you grow Solve problems that span multiple teams: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers across the organization to understand complex requirements and deliver elegant solutions Shape how we build: Improve engineering processes, participate in design discussions, and contribute to code reviews that raise the bar for the entire team

Perks

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

Basic Qualifications

1+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or prior relevant engineering experiences Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, data modeling, and schema design Strong problem‑solving skills and eagerness to learn new technologies and systems Experience creating detailed technical documentation Proficient experience level in one or more of the following languages: Go, TypeScript, Java, C++ Familiar with AWS ecosystem

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in monetization or payouts domain You’re a creator or Twitch streamer or have previous experience in the gaming industry or creator space

Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 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. USA, CA, San Francisco - $127,100.00 - $185,000.00 USD annually Posted: March 1, 2026 (Updated about 5 hours ago) #J-18808-Ljbffr