Software Development Manager, Commerce
Lead a team to design and build full stack applications that empower Twitch creators to earn a living doing what they love.
Role intensity
10% coding — mostly leadership/strategy
Requirements
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Software Development Manager at Twitch, the individual will lead a team of engineers to design and operate full-stack applications that enhance revenue opportunities for creators. Key skills include extensive software development experience, people management, and familiarity with web services and cloud infrastructure. This position is ideal for seasoned leaders with a strong track record in consumer-facing applications and a focus on results-driven engineering. The collaborative environment at Twitch emphasizes community and innovation, making it a dynamic place for impactful work.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today on Joblaze — tracked directly from Twitch's career page.
- Twitch has 62 other open roles including Senior Technical Program Manager, Software Development Manager, Commerce, Senior Technical Program Manager.
- 1267 active AWS roles on Joblaze right now.
- 454 active React roles on Joblaze right now.
- 179 active Golang roles on Joblaze right now.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Management roles (median ~$178,100).
Quick facts
- Is the Software Development Manager, Commerce role remote?
- It's hybrid — Twitch expects some on-site time in Seattle, WA, US.
- What's the salary range?
- Twitch lists $184,900–$287,700 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Software Development Manager, Commerce role.
- Where is the role based?
- Twitch is hiring for this position in Seattle, WA, US.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS, Golang, React.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Twitch targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Development Manager, Commerce role at Twitch.
From the original posting
About Us
Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.
We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we’re solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.
About the Role
Creators are the backbone of Twitch, and they rely on their ability to earn a living doing what they love. As an Engineering Leader focused on growing creators' revenue, you will lead people to build products, features and experiences that enable such a living. You will be empowered to work across the stack and across functions. You will take high ownership of your services - architecting, building and operating them. You will partner with other engineering leaders, product managers, designers, data specialists and program managers to deliver solutions. Our teams own features like Subscriptions, Gifting, Turbo, Bits and Hype Train.
This role can be based in San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA.
You Will:
- Lead a team of engineers to design, build and operate full stack applications.
- Establish a clear vision for your team and generate urgency to deliver for our customers.
- Have a laser focus on delivering results - even if that means disrupting process or protocol.
- Articulate behaviors that can grow careers. Your people development radar is always on.
- Quickly dissect the nuances of trade-offs, making conscious choices and overcoming challenges.
- Constructively parse, ingest, challenge and reframe proposals / plans for the better.
- Adjust gracefully to change while maintaining team energy and focus.
You Have:
- 8+ years of software development experience; including 2+ years of people management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Clarity of thought and articulation are critical components for success
- Experience with web services, cloud infrastructure, and system design
- Ability to to attract, hire and retain engineering talent
- Comfortable operating within an ambiguous and ever changing environment
- Track record of leading teams to design, implement and operate consumer-facing applications
- An impact oriented and product engineering leader mindset
Bonus Points
- Hands-on experience building applications using Golang, AWS Cloud Infra and/or React
- Experience building Machine Learning or AI applications
- Masters degree in Computer Science or related technical field
Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Amazon Employee Discount
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Job ID: TW9201
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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