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Software Dev Engineer II
3 years ago
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
You will work with the Browser Clients Team and others to build high-quality Twitch client experiences and become familiar with the existing Twitch browser-client technology stack.
You Will:
- Contribute to architectural, design, and process discussions involving the technological choices involved in building Twitch’s browser-based clients.
- Identify and uphold frontend engineering best practices.
- You will develop services and tooling that support the browser-client developer experience, continuous integration and deploy processes.
You Have:
- A degree in Computer Science, a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years experience working on large-scale JavaScript applications
- Experience with Webpack
- Experience with React
- Experience with AWS or another cloud provider
- An understanding of CSS
Bonus Points
- Architectural experience creating highly -scalable web or desktop applications
- An understanding of best practices and techniques regarding web scalability, performance, and security
- Experience writing JavaScript applications with TypeScript
- Experience with GraphQL especially the Apollo Client
- Experience with SCSS or SASS
- Experience with Terraform, CDK, or other infrastructure-as-code
- Experience delivering production-ready services at scale
- Passion for video games is a big plus
Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Amazon Employee Discount
- Monthly Contribution & Discounts for Wellness Related Activities & Programs (e.g., gym memberships, off-site massages)
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.
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