Amazon is all in on games, and Twitch Prime is one of a series of disruptive new initiatives that highlights our investment and dedication to the industry and its players. Twitch Prime, launched on September 30, 2016, is both the premium version of Twitch and includes a series of new benefit available to all Amazon Prime members geared at making Prime a no-brainer for core gamers. We believe the evolution that began with arcade communities a quarter at a time, growing to the live streams and eSports of today, will continue to a future in which fans are creators, players are celebrities, and games are a global cultural touchstone that cuts across age, gender and nationality. Games have the power to connect communities at a massive scale, and this role will delve into these communities, linking these communities to Amazon’s broader ecosystem through content that is all about the gamers. Amazon has a strong and growing reputation in the video game business, including being named the best place
· Bachelor’s degree (Quantitative disciplines such as Computer Science, Engineering and Economics are advantageous, but not required) · 5+ years of experience as a software product manager or project leader, with demonstrated success in launching new products, services or businesses · 3+ years of experience in the mobile ecosystem · 3+ years of experience leading and interacting with cross-functional teams, including design and engineering· MBA or Master’s Degree in a related field · Experience in the video games or entertainment ecosystem · Past experience in a high performance start-up or incubation