Join Twitch as a Software Engineer I and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of live streaming entertainment. This entry-level position is crucial for building and maintaining the robust backend infrastructure that supports millions of concurrent viewers, streamers, and interactive features, directly impacting user engagement and platform growth in the fast-paced gaming and content creation industry. As a Software Engineer I, your day-to-day will involve writing clean, efficient code to enhance our streaming services, debugging complex issues in real-time systems, and optimizing performance for high-traffic events. Weekly, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to iterate on features like chat systems, video delivery, and recommendation algorithms. Monthly deliverables might include deploying new microservices, conducting code reviews, and contributing to A/B tests measuring latency reductions or uptime improvements exceeding 99.9%. You'll participate in agile sprints, pair programming sessions, and on-call rotations to ensure seamless live broadcasts, while gathering metrics on system scalability and user satisfaction through tools like Grafana and Datadog. To succeed, you'll need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with at least 1-2 years of professional experience or equivalent through internships. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or C++, along with hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, is essential. Familiarity with distributed systems, RESTful APIs, and databases like PostgreSQL or Cassandra is required, as is a solid understanding of software development best practices including CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitHub Actions. Beyond technical prowess, you'll demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills for articulating technical concepts to non-engineers, and a collaborative mindset thriving in a dynamic team environment. Proficiency in version control with Git, unit testing frameworks like JUnit or pytest, and scripting for automation will set you apart. Passion for live streaming, gaming, or content creation, combined with adaptability to rapid iteration cycles, is highly valued. Twitch, a leader in live interactive entertainment and part of Amazon, empowers creators and communities through its mission to revolutionize social video. Our San Francisco engineering team fosters a vibrant, inclusive culture emphasizing innovation, work-life balance, and psychological safety. With flat hierarchies and a focus on ownership, we celebrate diverse perspectives in a hybrid work environment blending collaboration and flexibility. We offer competitive compensation with salary not specified, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision, plus 401(k) matching and stock options as part of Amazon's total rewards package. Enjoy generous PTO, parental leave, wellness stipends, commuter benefits, and perks like free snacks, gaming setups, and employee discounts on Twitch subscriptions. Flexible hours and hybrid work options support your best performance. Advance your career through mentorship programs, internal mobility to senior roles or specialized teams, and access to conferences, certifications, and Twitch University training. Apply now via our careers portal to kickstart your journey at Twitch.