Software Engineer - Android

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About the Role

On the Commerce mobile team, our customer focus is on users who primarily use mobile devices to access Twitch. We want to build experiences that feel native to the mobile app and help mobile users feel like they can be part of the Twitch community by lowering the barriers to participation. You will work in a native app, used by more than a millions users each day, with modern technologies like Kotlin, RxJava, MVP and Coroutines.

You will report to Monetization's Mobile & Tactical Growth Director of Engineering.

Location: Remote Friendly (US/Canada), with offices in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Seattle.

You Will:

• Develop and deliver new product features for our Android application
• Improve engineering processes and tools to increase the teams effectiveness
• Contribute to team planning and design discussions
• Work with teams and organizations to bring value to our creators and viewers
• Communicate complicated technical problems to both technical and business audiences

You Have:

• 2+ years of application development experience on Android
• Strong proficiency with Java, Kotlin, and the Android development ecosystem
• Ability to write secure, stable, testable, maintainable code with minimal defects
• Experience working on a dedicated, Android or mobile software engineering team

Bonus Points

• Familiarity or Experience with In-App purchases on Android
• Familiarity or Experience with Android networking systems

Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Amazon Employee Discount
• Monthly Contribution & Discounts for Wellness Related Activities & Programs (e.g., gym memberships, off-site massages, etc.)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Twitch. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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

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

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Job ID: TW8088

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