Software Eng Intern

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Description
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
**This internship is only for undergraduate students at North American colleges/universities with Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 graduation dates**

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 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

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

Basic Qualifications
- Are enrolled in a academic program that is physically located in the United States
- BA/BS Graduation Year: Winter 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027.

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
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl

Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.

Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.

These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation.

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

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

The base pay for this position ranges from $99,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $200,000/year 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 .

This position will remain posted until filled.

Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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