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Software Development Manager, Engagement Growth
Job ID: ******* | Twitch Interactive, Inc.
- D48
If you are interested in this position, please apply on Twitch's Career site /
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
As an Engineering Manager within the Engagement Growth organization, you will lead one of three engineering teams.
Your team will collaboratively build experiences designed to keep viewers actively engaged with Twitch.
This role involves close partnership with product managers, designers, and data scientists to develop systems serving millions of daily users.
You can work from San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA; Seattle, WA; or New York, NY.
You Will
Build the systems that provide the critical connection between viewers and creators within the Twitch ecosystem
Design and run consumer-scale services powering VODs, Clips and Stories for millions of daily users
Power and enable AWS applications at scale
Partner with Product, Design and Data
Drive the professional growth and career advancement of team members through structured development planning, mentorship, and strategic talent management
Develop a long term roadmap and set direction for a team of 10 engineers
Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
401(k)
Maternity & Parental Leave
Flexible PTO
Amazon Employee Discount
About the Team
The Twitch On Demand team drives community engagement through non-live offerings, specifically owning Video on Demand (VODs), Clips, and Stories.
We manage numerous services that enable viewers to consume content on their own schedule and help creators expand their reach.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience as software engineering manager
5+ years of working in software engineering
Development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages such as: Golang, Python, C/C++, Java
Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability, and scalability) of new and existing systems
Proven ability to identify user needs and deliver customer-centric product solutions
Experience developing and running large-scale consumer services
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity in the AWS ecosystem of service
Experience utilizing Agile development methodologies
Experience in hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of software engineers
Experience with full-stack or front-end development
Deep knowledge of Golang
Familiarity with Twitch, either as a viewer or creator (or both!)
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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