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# Undergrad Software Engineering Intern (Grad Year: Spring 2028) at Twitch

- **Company:** Twitch
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-31
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/twitch/jobs/8886748002

## Job description

Please apply to this job with your personal email address (not your University or Program account) to avoid important Twitch emails hitting your spam inbox.

About Us:

Launched in 2011, Twitch is a global community that comes together each day to create multiplayer entertainment: unique, live, unpredictable experiences created by the interactions of millions. We bring the joy of co-op to everything, from casual gaming to world-class esports to anime marathons, music, and art streams. Twitch also hosts TwitchCon, where we bring everyone together to celebrate, learn, and grow their personal interests and passions. We’re always live at Twitch. Stay up to date on all things Twitch on [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/twitch-tv/), [X](https://twitter.com/Twitch) and on our [Blog](https://blog.twitch.tv).

## About the Role

**This internship is only for undergraduate students at North American colleges/universities with Spring 2028 graduation dates. We understand these can be flexible, so if that's the case, you can indicate on the application that you'd like to be considered for both. No need to apply to both roles.**

At Twitch, we’re always looking for high-potential talent. If you’re a current student in computer science, we’d love to see you apply. See below for just a few reasons why our cohort-based internship program is one-of-a kind.

Project-Based Learning at Scale: Twitch operates at a massive scale, requiring us to push the boundaries of technology and experiment with techniques used by only the largest websites. As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging engineering problems in the industry, making every project a valuable learning experience.

Comprehensive Support Team: To ensure our interns thrive, we provide a dedicated support system, including a Manager, Mentor, and Early Careers Advisor. This team will work closely with you to guide your project from start to finish and ensure you have the resources needed to succeed.

Enriched Intern Community: In addition to hands-on engineering work, you will participate in leadership and interpersonal development curriculum, as well as gain valuable industry insights from Twitch leaders through fireside chats. To complement the technical aspects of the program, we offer a variety of enrichment activities, including cohort trips, weekly advisory sessions, and local community events. We also provide housing assistance to make your summer internship as rewarding and enjoyable as possible.

Want to learn more? Check out the [Early Careers Page](https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/early-career/) for internship and student-focused content.

You can work from San Francisco, CA.

You Will:

- Contribute to product design and implementation discussions
- Find and build unique solutions to implement projects from the idea phase to production
- Test and iterate code before and after production release
- Connect with intern peers, new teammates, and colleagues from across the business

You Have:

- BA/BS Graduation Year: Spring/Summer 2028. No Masters/PhD
- Eagerness to investigate challenges and present reasonable solutions reliably and quickly
- Excitement to pick up a new language and be productive with it in a week
- Desire to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Completed coursework in or have an understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms

## Perks

- Housing Stipend provided
- Relocation assistance to and from San Francisco, CA
- Free Snacks & Beverages

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $42.5/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $88.94/hr in 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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Twitch values your privacy. Please consult our [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/legal/privacy-notice/), for information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our candidates.

## About Twitch

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Twitch is the world’s leading live-streaming platform for gamers, creators, and live entertainment, enabling real-time interaction between broadcasters and their communities.
- **Entity Type**: Public (subsidiary of Amazon; no separate ticker)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2011 (spun out from Justin.tv)
- **Founders**: Justin Kan, Emmett Shear, Michael Seibel, Kyle Vogt

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Live streaming, Video game broadcasting, Entertainment, Creator economy
- **Target customers**: B2C (streamers and viewers), B2B (advertisers and brand partners); core audience is gaming and esports communities, but expanding into “Just Chatting,” music, and IRL (in-real-life) content
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “We’re building the future of live entertainment, and we’d do it even better with you. Twitch doesn’t just serve communities, we work as one too.” (from careers page)

## Products & Services
- **[Twitch.tv (Platform)]**: The flagship live-streaming website and app. Viewers watch, chat, subscribe, and donate to streamers. Type: SaaS/Platform.
- **[Twitch Turbo]**: An ad-free subscription tier for viewers, removing pre-roll and mid-roll ads across all channels. Type: Subscription service.
- **[Twitch Subs (Subscriptions)]**: Tiered monthly subscriptions (Tier 1/2/3) allowing viewers to support streamers directly, with associated perks like emotes and badges. Type: Digital goods/subscription.
- **[Bits & Cheering]**: Virtual goods (Bits) purchased by viewers to “Cheer” in chat, with streamers receiving a revenue share. Type: Virtual currency.
- **[Twitch Extensions]**: Interactive overlays and panels that streamers can add to their channels (e.g., live polls, mini-games, donation alerts). Type: API/Software development kit.
- **[Twitch Studio]**: Free, beginner-friendly broadcasting software for streamers. Type: Desktop app.
- **[Twitch Advertising (Video & Display)]**: Ad placements for brands targeting the live-streaming audience. Type: Ad network.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (subsidiary of Amazon). Amazon acquired Twitch for $970 million in 2014.
- **Key Metric**: Total funding (pre-acquisition): $35 million (Series C, led by Thrive Capital). Current revenue: estimated at $2.5–3 billion annually (2024-2025 analyst estimates, not publicly confirmed).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Amazon (parent company); prior investors include Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Alsop Louie Partners, and Draper Associates. Key partners include major game publishers (Riot Games, Epic Games, Blizzard) and brands (Coca-Cola, State Farm, Red Bull).
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Over 31 million average daily active viewers (Q1 2025).
    - Over 7 million unique streamers go live each month.
    - Strong growth in non-gaming categories (Just Chatting, Music, Sports).
    - Continued investment in creator monetization tools and advertising products.
    - Remote-friendly work culture with global no-meeting days.

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover & network effects**: The largest and most entrenched live-streaming community for gaming and esports, with deep social features (chat, emotes, subscriptions) that create high switching costs.
- **Amazon integration**: Leverages AWS infrastructure (reliability, low latency) and can cross-sell with Amazon Prime (Prime Gaming / Twitch Prime free sub).
- **Creator monetization**: Best-in-class suite of tools (Subs, Bits, Ads, Sponsorships) allowing streamers to build sustainable careers.
- **Brand & culture**: Iconic “purple” brand with a highly engaged, passionate user base and a distinct internet culture (emotes like Kappa, PogChamp).

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding beyond gaming**: Growing “Just Chatting,” music, sports, and IRL categories to attract a broader audience and advertisers.
- **Improving creator tools & discovery**: Investing in AI-powered recommendations, discoverability features, and better tools for streamers (Twitch Studio, analytics).
- **Ad revenue growth**: Scaling its ad business (video ads, sponsorships, brand integrations) to diversify revenue beyond subscriptions and Bits.
- **Mobile & global expansion**: Enhancing the mobile app experience and growing in markets like Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
- **Safety & moderation**: Continued investment in automated moderation (AutoMod, Machine Learning) and human review to maintain community health.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a “quest” to empower live communities. Emphasis on inclusion, diversity, and a strong sense of purpose. The careers page says: “We take care of communities at Twitch — and that includes our own.”
- **Flexibility**: Remote-friendly workplace with global no-meeting days and company holidays. Modified work arrangements available.
- **Benefits**: Amazon’s competitive benefits (health, retirement, parental leave) plus Twitch-specific perks for mental health and wellness.
- **Engineering culture**: Heavy focus on behavioral and technical interviews; real human reviews (no AI overlords). Onsite interviews are currently remote.
- **Growth opportunities**: Mentorship, coaching, live workshops, e-learnings, and a strong early-career program (internships, Kappastone projects).
- **Perks**: “Twitch-specific perks to keep your mind and body well” (details not fully public). Office locations in San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, New York City, and London.

## Sources
1. [Twitch Careers Page](https://careers.twitch.com/)
2. [Twitch Interview Process](https://careers.twitch.com/en/interviewing)
3. [Twitch Early Career Program](https://careers.twitch.com/en/early-career/)
4. [Twitch Greenhouse Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/twitch)
5. [Wikipedia – Twitch (service)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitch_(service))
6. [Bloomberg – Twitch Revenue Estimates](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-15/twitch-revenue-2024-estimates)
7. [Crunchbase – Twitch Funding](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/twitch)

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