Senior Software Development Engineer - Twitch Prime at Amazon
Senior Software Development Engineer - Twitch Prime Details
June 12, 2019, 4:39 a.m.
Software Development
Amazon Game Studios
Seattle, Washington
Twitch Prime is
Amazon is all in on games, and Twitch Prime is one of a series of new initiatives that highlight 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 a series of new benefits available to all Amazon Prime members geared toward making it a no-brainer for core gamers to join Amazon Prime. 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. If you are looking for an opportunity to solve deep technical problems, build innovative solutions, and
· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or 5+ years relevant work experience · 5 years professional experience in software development · Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design · Computer Science fundamentals in algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis · Proficiency in, at least, one modern programming language such as C, C++, C#, Java, or PERL· Strong, object-oriented design and coding skills (C++/C# and/or Java preferably on a UNIX or Linux platform) · Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases ·