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About the RoleWe are seeking a Sr. Software Development Manager to lead our Video Platform team. This team is responsible for building and maintaining the systems that ensure that Twitch can deliver the best possible video experience to Viewers and Creators. You will support a team of software developers and partner with product managers, technical program managers and other engineering teams from across the business.
You can work in San Francisco, CA or Irvine, CA.
You Will:- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Video Platform team including responsibility for production systems, team rituals (standup, sprint planning, weekly operations review, etc.) and interfacing with other engineering teams, product managers and technical program managers
- Be responsible for the growth, development, and performance management of software engineers under your leadership
- Contribute to strategic planning and partner with product managers and technical program managers to develop a strong vision for Twitch’s video platform
- 3+ years of experience as an engineering manager
- 5+ years of experience in software development
- Experience running the day-to-day operations of software engineering projects of significant complexity
- Experience in hiring and developing engineers under your leadership
- Experience with languages/frameworks we use at Twitch: Golang, Typescript/React
- Familiarity with video delivery concepts and systems
- Familiarity with Twitch, gaming, and/or streaming on Twitch
- 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.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Job ID: TW8937
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.
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Twitch Irvine, California, USA Office
200 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, California, United States, 92618
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