Software Engineer I
Company websitetwitch.tv (Twitch, opens in new tab)
Base salary $110,500 to $160,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Seattle, WA
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- LocationSeattle, WA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
If you are interested in this position, please apply on Twitch's Career site https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/
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
Join Twitch's Commerce Engineering organization, where we're revolutionizing how viewers engage with their favorite creators. We are the teams behind Subscriptions, Gifting, Bits, Hype Train and Turbo products. From experimental features to established systems used by millions, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in live streaming.
This position and team are based in Seattle, WA.
You Will
- Craft immersive, interactive experiences that keep viewers supporting creators while engaging with the Twitch Community.
- Architect and build robust, scalable applications that can handle millions of concurrent users
- Collaborate across teams to create cohesive solutions that drive business impact
- Transform customer feedback into innovative features that enhance the Twitch experience
Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Amazon Employee Discount
Basic Qualifications
- 1+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 0-2 years of professional software development experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to effectively collaborate with teammates is critical to success.
- A track record of building consumer-facing products that users love
- Demonstrable experience of modern programming languages and frameworks
- Sharp problem-solving skills with a focus on algorithms, data structures, and schema design
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience with mobile development, either native or hybrid
- Familiarity with AWS infrastructure
- Experience with email / notifications technologies
- Experience writing Go in production systems
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 110,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 110,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
Source: Twitch · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($110,500) is above 1% of the 1,389 Software Engineering roles in Washington listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $143,700; the middle half runs from $143,700 to $168,100.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSoftware Engineer I$110,500 to $160,000
Software Engineer I, Payments$127,100 to $185,000
Software Engineer I$127,100 to $185,000
Senior Product Manager, CommerceFrom $151,200
Senior Product Manager, CommerceFrom $151,200
Senior Manager, Business Development$162,700 to $220,200
Software Dev Engineer II - AMZ26314.2$165,200 to $223,600
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer I (this listing) | $110,500 - $160,000 |
| Software Engineer I, Payments | $127,100 - $185,000 |
| Software Engineer I | $127,100 - $185,000 |
| Senior Product Manager, Commerce | From $151,200 |
| Senior Product Manager, Commerce | From $151,200 |
| Senior Manager, Business Development | $162,700 - $220,200 |
| Software Dev Engineer II - AMZ26314.2 | $165,200 - $223,600 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2025-12-11
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, WA, Seattle
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 110,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.