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 in Computer Science (or equivalent) experience · 5+ years of large-scale engineering experience in a leadership capacity · 3+ years in a management capacity · 1+ years track record of delivering complex distributed systems· 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 effort within a larger company is highly valued Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation