Twitch
Senior Software Engineer, Video
Twitch, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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 Twitter , and discover the projects we're solving on our Blog . Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide and Instagram channel to learn how to ace our interview process.About the Role Twitch is building the future of interactive video. Twitch's Video Client Engineering team is looking for experienced Android and iOS engineers to build a multi-platform broadcasting and playback system that works everywhere people want to create and consume video . As a senior mobile engineer in the Mobile Client SDK Team reporting to the Senior Software Engineering Manager, you will create and refine a media experience used by millions of users all over the world.If you are passionate about iOS and Android, love media and streaming, and are obsessed with performance this position is for you.You can work in San Francisco, CA, Irvine, CA; Seattle, WA; New York, NY; and Salt Lake City, UT or remote in the United States.You Will:
Develop our video playback/broadcast experience for iOS and Android devicesCollaborate with backend video teams that support real-time and low latency media broadcasting and playbackAdd reliable cross-platform unit, integration, and e2e testsKeep abreast of current technologies and recent developments in mobile and media technologies.You Have:
6+ years of professional software development or equivalent expertise.Strong background in C/C++Experience with multithreaded , object-oriented and real-time programming.B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent years of experienceExperience building cross-platform libraries/SDKs and shipping successful software products.Experience with audio/video or graphics on mobile devicesFamiliarity with video streaming technologies (HLS, DASH, RTMP) or codecs such as H.264, HEVC and AV1Experience with WebRTCExperience with network protocols like RTMP, HTTP, UDP and QUICFamiliarity with Android media and graphics, including MediaCodec, MediaProjection and SurfaceViewComfort with performance tuning through experimentation and analysisMedical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance401(k)Maternity & Parental LeaveFlexible PTOAmazon Employee DiscountMonthly Contribution & Discounts for Wellness Related Activities & Programs (e.g., gym memberships, off-site massages, etc.)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.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.Twitch values your privacy. Please consult our Candidate Privacy Notice , for information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our candidates.Job ID: TW8362Our 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.We review all applications equally, whether you're an advanced user or new to the platform. Let us know your history with us!Please choose a location from the list below if you're open to relocating with Twitch. If not, select your preference from the remaining options.Are you a current employee with Amazon or any Amazon subsidiary (outside of Twitch)?
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A person's internal perception of their gender and how they label themselves (may or may not correspond to gender assigned at birth).Sexual Orientation:
A person's sexual identity in relation to the gender to which they are attracted.Twitch provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants based solely on their qualifications. Your voluntary self-disclosures will be anonymized in reporting, and will not be used in any aspect of employment related decisions, nor shared with hiring managers. Declining to self-identify will not impact your application process.I identify my gender identity asManWomanGenderqueerNon-binary or third genderTransgender ManTransgender WomanI Don't Wish to AnswerNot listed/Other
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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.As set forth in Twitch’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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Develop our video playback/broadcast experience for iOS and Android devicesCollaborate with backend video teams that support real-time and low latency media broadcasting and playbackAdd reliable cross-platform unit, integration, and e2e testsKeep abreast of current technologies and recent developments in mobile and media technologies.You Have:
6+ years of professional software development or equivalent expertise.Strong background in C/C++Experience with multithreaded , object-oriented and real-time programming.B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent years of experienceExperience building cross-platform libraries/SDKs and shipping successful software products.Experience with audio/video or graphics on mobile devicesFamiliarity with video streaming technologies (HLS, DASH, RTMP) or codecs such as H.264, HEVC and AV1Experience with WebRTCExperience with network protocols like RTMP, HTTP, UDP and QUICFamiliarity with Android media and graphics, including MediaCodec, MediaProjection and SurfaceViewComfort with performance tuning through experimentation and analysisMedical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance401(k)Maternity & Parental LeaveFlexible PTOAmazon Employee DiscountMonthly Contribution & Discounts for Wellness Related Activities & Programs (e.g., gym memberships, off-site massages, etc.)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.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.Twitch values your privacy. Please consult our Candidate Privacy Notice , for information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our candidates.Job ID: TW8362Our 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.We review all applications equally, whether you're an advanced user or new to the platform. Let us know your history with us!Please choose a location from the list below if you're open to relocating with Twitch. If not, select your preference from the remaining options.Are you a current employee with Amazon or any Amazon subsidiary (outside of Twitch)?
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Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity--Have you previously applied to Amazon or any Amazon subsidiary?
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*--If offered employment by Amazon, would you be legally eligible to begin employment immediately?
*--Do you need, or will you need in the future, any immigration-related support or sponsorship from Amazon in order to begin or continue employment with Amazon?
*--For the sole purpose of determining export licensing requirements, please provide your country of citizenship or legal permanent residence, whichever was obtained last.
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Would you like to be considered for future opportunities at Twitch when you apply?
*--At Twitch, we serve a diverse, global community and it's important that we have teams with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.We believe everyone has a role to play in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and grow.In order to measure our effectiveness in recruiting a wide range of talent to Twitch, we invite all applicants to answer the following self-identification questions, in addition to the standard compliance forms provided, around their gender identity and sexual orientation.Additional Self-identification categories:Gender Identity:
A person's internal perception of their gender and how they label themselves (may or may not correspond to gender assigned at birth).Sexual Orientation:
A person's sexual identity in relation to the gender to which they are attracted.Twitch provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants based solely on their qualifications. Your voluntary self-disclosures will be anonymized in reporting, and will not be used in any aspect of employment related decisions, nor shared with hiring managers. Declining to self-identify will not impact your application process.I identify my gender identity asManWomanGenderqueerNon-binary or third genderTransgender ManTransgender WomanI Don't Wish to AnswerNot listed/Other
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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.As set forth in Twitch’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305Page 1 of 1OMB Control Number 1250-0005Expires 04/30/2026Voluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.As set forth in Twitch’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.Gender Please select Gender Are you Hispanic/Latino? Please select Are you Hispanic/Latino? Race & Ethnicity Definitions
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.Veteran Status Please select Veteran Status
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We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp .How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDSBlind or low visionCancer (past or present)Cardiovascular or heart diseaseCeliac diseaseCerebral palsyDeaf or serious difficulty hearingDiabetesDisfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disordersEpilepsy or other seizure disorderGastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndromeIntellectual or developmental disabilityMental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSDMissing limbs or partially missing limbsMobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supportsNervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilitiesPartial or complete paralysis (any cause)Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysemaShort stature (dwarfism)Traumatic brain injuryDisability Status Please select Disability Status
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