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Senior Software Development Manager - Premium Events

About Us

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 Role

Twitch is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the Premium Event Co-Streaming Platform engineering team. You will report to the VP of Engineering for Twitch Ads.

You will help define the vision for our products and building a world-class engineering organization to execute to that vision. You will work with the individual contributors and managers on your teams, as well as cross-team with engineering, product, business leads, and both Twitch and Amazon senior leadership to deliver high visible results. You should have demonstrated ability to build large teams, to develop leaders, and have delivered at scale.

You Will

• Build and lead an engineering team that delivers excellent results through rapid iterations
• Establish a technical vision for the team
• Establish metrics and measurement for all work / processes, set goals for the next stages of the work and justify both current and future resources and directions with executive management
• Hire, develop and retain a team of managers, engineers and technical program managers to support your efforts.

You Have:

• BS in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent)
• 10+ years experience managing software development teams, with some hands-on architectural or distributed systems experience
• Experience managing and developing engineering managers
• Experience delivering software projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience managing and leading multiple engineering teams for an organization
• Experience developing long-term strategies
• Must be technically experienced, knowledgeable and credible to help teams make the right design, architecture, and technology choices.

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 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, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or other legally protected status.