Twitch
A Software Engineer on the API Platform team responsible for developing and evolving Twitch’s high-traffic GraphQL APIs and real-time messaging platforms. The role focuses on building scalable, low-latency, fault-tolerant services that power Twitch’s web, mobile, and third-party developer experiences. The position reports to the Engineering Manager for API Development and emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and engineering best practices.
Twitch is an interactive livestreaming service centered on gaming but also hosting entertainment, sports, music, and other live content. Owned by Amazon, it connects creators and audiences in real time via low-latency video and chat with community features like emotes, raids, and channel moderation. Twitch offers creator tools and monetization — subscriptions, Bits, ads, and partner/affiliate programs — plus apps across web, mobile, and consoles. It’s widely used by gamers, esports organizers, and creator communities for live events, audience engagement, and community building.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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