Software Engineer, Creator Monetization

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About the Team

As part of our team, you will become an expert across the full breadth of services powering creator monetization - architecting, building, and operating mission-critical systems alongside experienced engineers and tech leads. You will have the autonomy to work across the stack and collaborate closely with engineers throughout our larger Creator Growth organization, partnering with product managers, designers, and data analysts to deliver scalable monetization solutions that make a real difference to creators across the globe.

About the Role

We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our Creator Monetization team - the engine that helps 7+ million creators turn their passion into sustainable careers. Our team’s mission is to empower creators to continue doing what they love by building intuitive, accessible monetization tools, programs, and resources that reward authentic community engagement. You'll work on the engineering systems that directly impact creators’ livelihoods, building and scaling the platforms that enable the Twitch Partner Program, DJ Program, Plus Program, and Extensions Monetization. These are the large-scale distributed systems that allow creators to monetize, calculate creator earnings, and power revenue analytics that help creators understand and grow their income on Twitch.

You Will:

• Build systems that matter: Contribute to experiences and services that power creator earnings, payouts, and monetization programs that directly impact millions of creators’ livelihoods

• Deliver code with impact: Write and maintain code in Go, TypeScript, or other languages in our stack, with mentorship from senior engineers and tech leads who will help you grow

• Solve problems that span multiple teams: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers across the organization to understand complex requirements and deliver elegant solutions

• Shape how we build: Improve engineering processes, participate in design discussions, and contribute to code reviews that raise the bar for the entire team

You Have:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or prior relevant engineering experiences

• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, data modeling and schema design

• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new technologies and systems

• Experience creating detailed technical documentation

• Proficient experience level in one or more of the following language: Go, Typescript, Ruby, Java, C++

• Familiarity with AWS ecosystems

Bonus Points

• Previous experience in monetization or the payouts domain

• You're a creator or Twitch Streamer, or have previous experience in the gaming industry or creator space

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: TW9057

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. This position will remain open until filled. For more information, please visit https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/#learn-more. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

US Pay Per Year
$99,500—$185,000 USD

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