Software Development Engineer, Security

Join Twitch, the premier global live streaming service, as a Software Development Engineer II on our Security Platform team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing robust, scalable security solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to significantly bolster Twitch's security posture, enhance user privacy, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can own projects end-to-end, from initial design to production support, and contribute to critical security and identity systems.

Key responsibilities include partnering with engineers across Security, Identity, Privacy, and Infrastructure on company-wide initiatives. You will focus on evolving and scaling authentication, security, and privacy systems while maintaining a delicate balance between robust security, system reliability, and an exceptional user experience. Furthermore, you will drive operational excellence by improving observability, reliability, and on-call readiness for vital security and identity systems. Active participation in design reviews, retrospectives, and technical discussions is expected, with a focus on influencing decisions through strong technical leadership. You will also elevate the quality bar across the team through meticulous code reviews, comprehensive documentation, and the design of maintainable systems.