
About Twitch
The ultimate livestream platform for gamers
Key Highlights
- Over 140 million monthly active users
- Acquired by Amazon in 2014, doubling viewership in a year
- Partner Program allows streamers to monetize content
- Global no-meeting days and company holidays
Twitch, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, is the leading livestream platform dedicated to gamers, allowing users to broadcast gaming sessions and build vibrant communities. Acquired by Amazon in 2014, Twitch has over 140 million monthly active users and has raised $43.2 million in funding. The pla...
🎁 Benefits
Twitch offers a remote-friendly workplace, global no-meeting days, and company holidays. Employees benefit from development opportunities including co...
🌟 Culture
Twitch fosters a unique culture centered around gaming and community engagement. The platform encourages creativity and innovation among its employees...
Overview
Twitch is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for the Community Discovery team to lead the development of innovative discovery experiences. You'll work with technologies like Java and Python, and collaborate closely with applied science teams. This role requires strong leadership skills and experience in building consumer-scale services.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software development and engineering management, leading teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. You possess a strong technical background in programming languages such as Java and Python, and you understand the intricacies of building scalable systems that serve millions of users. Your leadership style fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing your team to thrive in a dynamic environment. You are comfortable working with cross-functional teams, particularly in integrating algorithms into production systems. You have a passion for community-driven platforms and understand the importance of user engagement in enhancing discovery experiences.
Desirable
Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms is a plus, as is familiarity with machine learning concepts and algorithms. You have a track record of mentoring engineers and helping them grow in their careers, and you are adept at navigating complex technical challenges while maintaining a focus on user needs.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead one of three engineering teams focused on building innovative discovery experiences on Twitch. You will oversee the development of software and services that power critical discovery features, including recommendations, search, feed ranking, and notification relevance. Your work will directly impact millions of daily active users, helping creators connect with their audiences and enabling viewers to discover content they love. You will collaborate closely with applied science teams to integrate cutting-edge algorithms into production systems, ensuring that the solutions you develop are both effective and scalable. You will also be responsible for setting the technical direction of your team, driving best practices in software development, and ensuring that your team is equipped to tackle the challenges of a rapidly evolving platform.
What we offer
Twitch offers a competitive salary range of $166,400—$287,700 USD per year, along with comprehensive benefits that support your well-being and professional growth. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products. Join us in empowering live communities and making a meaningful impact in the world of streaming.
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