Role Overview
Twitch is hiring a entry-level Software Engineer I, Discovery. This is a full-time role in San Francisco. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
About Us
Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.
We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we’re solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.
About the Role
The Discovery Team in App Experiences manages a wide array of features and systems to help communities form, grow, and thrive on Twitch. These features let people participate in their favorite communities and discover new ones more efficiently. We work hard to bring novel opportunities to the world of streaming both individually and in collaboration with similar streamers.
Our consumer facing features span both web and mobile surfaces, we’re working hard to build fast, reliable, and easy to understand client-side experiences. This position is primarily focused across the entire stack (React and Golang) but will lean initially more toward backend systems, with future efforts moving more client-side.
This position is in San Francisco, CA.
You Will:
- Work with product managers, technical leads, and other engineers to design, develop, launch, and operate interactive experiences
- Investigate, instrument and solve performance problems
- Build distributed applications at scale
- Collaborate with both your team and related teams - fostering shared understanding of how to solve common problems and deliver solutions
- Work backwards from customer problems to drive business impact
You Have:
- 1+ Years experience developing software in a professional environment
- Prior experience building consumer-facing products at scale
- Proficient coding skills in modern languages and frameworks such as React, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Bonus Points
- Experience with languages/frameworks we use at Twitch: React, Typescript, Golang
- Experience with mobile development
- Experience building software and services using AWS technologies such as ECS, DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS, and Step Functions
- Familiarity with Twitch, gaming, and/or streaming on Twitch
Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Amazon Employee Discount
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Job ID: TW9228
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Twitch values your privacy. Please consult our Candidate Privacy Notice, for information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our candidates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Software Engineer I, Discovery position at Twitch?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Twitch. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Software Engineer I, Discovery position at Twitch located?
This position is based in San Francisco. Twitch has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Software Engineer I, Discovery at Twitch earn?
Twitch has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Software Engineer I, Discovery role at Twitch posted?
This role was posted on July 14, 2026 (8 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Software Engineer I, Discovery role at Twitch entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Twitch has listed.
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