Security Engineer

About Twitch

Launched in 2011, Twitch is a global community that comes together each day to create multiplayer entertainment: unique, live, unpredictable experiences created by the interactions of millions. We bring the joy of co-op to everything, from casual gaming to world-class esports to anime marathons, music, and art streams. Twitch also hosts TwitchCon, where we bring everyone together to celebrate, learn, and grow their personal interests and passions. We're always live at Twitch. Stay up to date on all things Twitch on Linkedin, X and on our Blog.

About the Role

Twitch is building the future of interactive entertainment. As a Software Engineer you'll work as part of a team to build the system that connects our creators with hundreds of millions of Twitch viewers. We're looking for interest and experience in server-side programming (web architecture, SOA, database architecture) and passion for building clean, scalable, and well-tested systems using Golang and AWS.

"This position can also be located in Irvine, CA; Seattle, WA and Salt Lake City, UT.

You Will:

• \tDesign, deliver, and improve performant, reliable, and high-performance systems

• \tEmbrace and champion engineering best practices within your group and Twitch

• \tProduce clean, high-quality code, tests, and documentation

• \tActively participate in code and design reviews with peers and partners

• \tContribute engineering input and feedback into product planning processes

• \tPartner with fellow engineering teams to accomplish complex projects together

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Willingness to try new things and work with a diverse group of people

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent industry experience as a Software Engineer

- A foundation in data structures and algorithms. Familiarity with scalability, concurrency, API design, data modeling, and distributed systems fundamentals

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Familiarity with AWS infrastructure

- Experience with email / notifications technologies

- Experience writing Go in production systems

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in 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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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