Software Engineer II

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About the Role

IVS is building the future of interactive video. The Video Server Platform Network Traffic Management (NTM) team is seeking an experienced back end distributed systems developer to lead the design and development of our next generation video distribution system. This role focuses on building systems that manage traffic delivery across multiple CDNs (Content Delivery Networks).

If you’re excited by the idea of building back end services that operate at a worldwide scale, and have an interest in live video, this is the position for you.

You can work from Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CA.

You Will :

• Build features enabling  the next generation of the Twitch Video Distribution system.
• Implement the systems which shape traffic across multiple CDNs, including our own custom live video specialized CDN
• Build robust, operable, and maintainable distributed software systems
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior members of the team

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Bonus Points

Perks

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job ID : TW8968

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience . Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits. This position will remain open until filled. For more information, please visit  https : / / www.twitch.tv / jobs / en / #learn-more . Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

US Pay Per Year

$129,300 - $223,600 USD

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