Software Development Engineer - Twitch Prime at Amazon
Software Development Engineer - Twitch Prime Details
Nov. 1, 2018, 7:06 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 disruptive 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,
· A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline · 3+ years of development experience· · Mastery of the tools of the trade, including a variety of modern programming languages (Java, JavaScript, C/C++, Objective C, Python) and open-source technologies. · Self-starter, quick learner and passionate problem resolver · Experience supporting large-scale high-availability systems in a production environment · Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills, with an enthusiastic attitude to support and resolve customer problems · Practical experience with software engineering best-practices