Description
We're looking for an engineering leader to lead our Payments team, the financial backbone powering every transaction on Twitch. You will own the products, experiences, and platforms that enable 7+ million creators to monetize their passion while architecting Twitch's next generation of payment systems.
This is a high-impact role at the intersection of technology and creator economy. You will create user-friendly purchase experiences for viewers and creators while developing innovative payment solutions that power Twitch's global ecosystem.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading a team of engineers to design, build, and operate full-stack web applications that process millions of transactions daily
- Establishing a clear vision for your team and generating urgency to deliver exceptional experiences for our creators and viewers
- Keeping your people development radar always on; articulating behaviours and impacts that accelerate careers and build world-class engineering talent
- Quickly dissecting the nuances of complex trade-offs, making conscious architectural and product choices while overcoming technical and organisational challenges
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- 3+ years of experience as an engineering manager
- 5+ years of experience in software development
- Experience with web services, cloud infrastructure, and system design at scale
- Proven ability to attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent
- Willingness to accept feedback from teammates and foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Track record of leading teams to design, implement, and operate consumer-facing applications with high reliability requirements
Bonus points if you have experience with payment systems, financial infrastructure, or e-commerce platforms, or experience with Twitch as a viewer or creator.