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Senior Manager of Engineering - Creator Formats

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 , Twitter and on our Blog .

About the Position

Twitch is seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering to lead the Content Formats engineering team which is in charge of our video-on-demand (VOD) products, esports portfolio, as well as efforts to bring premium and non-gaming content to Twitch.

You will play a leading role in defining the vision for our products and building a world-class engineering organization to execute to that vision. You will work closely with the individual contributors and managers, as well as cross-team with engineering, product, business leads, and both Twitch and Amazon senior leadership to deliver high-visibility results. The ideal candidate must have demonstrated ability to build and manage teams, run an iterative development process, develop leaders, and have delivered at scale.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead an effective engineering team that delivers excellent results through rapid iterations
• Drive product vision, customer needs, and company goals with the team
• Provide thought leadership and a technical vision for the team
• Establish metrics and measurement for work and development processes,
• Lead proposals with executive leadership for new initiatives that include ask for incremental resource investment
• Foster culture of continuous engineering improvement through mentoring, feedback, and measurement of efficiency and outcomes.
• Hire, develop and retain a team of managers, IC engineers and technical program managers

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent)
• At least 7+ years experience managing software development teams, Hands on experience managing and developing both individual contributors and engineering managers
• Strong technical credentials, ideally with some hands-on architectural or distributed systems experience.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate a vision, strategy, goals and lead team to execute on that basis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams to deliver quality technology products/services
• Demonstrated ability to run a high velocity / iterative / Agile process
• Experienced in navigating high growth environment where priorities shift rapidly
• Ability to prioritize well,
• Proven, clear communicator clearly verbally, in documents and via presentations
• Understands how to drive a high level of focus and excellence with a strong, talented, opinionated team; proven ability to influence others
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

Bonus Points

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
• Demonstrated experience delivering products, managing budgets and justifying resource needs to senior leaders and finance partners
• Background in the premium content, video products, community-based or social media products

Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Commuter Benefits
• Amazon Employee Discount
• Monthly Contribution & Discounts for Wellness Related Activities & Programs (e.g., gym memberships, off-site massages, etc.)
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Served Daily
• Free Snacks & Beverages

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, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.