Senior Technical Program Manager - Twitch Prime at Amazon
Senior Technical Program Manager - Twitch Prime Details
Dec. 15, 2018, 5:54 a.m.
Project/Program/Product Management--Technical
Amazon Game Studios
Seattle, Washington
scrappy multi-functional team Twitch Prime is
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 a series of new benefit available to all Amazon Prime members geared at making Prime a no-brainer for core gamers and includes a premium version of Twitch. 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. As a Senior Technical Program Manager on a scrappy multi-functional team, you will be responsible for scoping
· 5+ years of Technical Program Management experience in a related industry · 3+ years of coding experience in Java, C++, and Perl · Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field· Experience managing efforts in Unix/Linux environments, distributed systems and/or developing large scale web applications · A first-hand working knowledge of current web technologies · Experience with business applications such as Word, Excel and Project · bility to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals. · Excellent oral and written communication skills