Software Development Manager, Payments

San Francisco, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers to design, build, and operate full-stack web applications that process millions of transactions daily
Own your team's delivery end-to-end: roadmap planning, execution, and operational excellence
Grow senior engineers in their careers: coach, challenge, and create opportunities for promotion
Make hands-on architectural decisions: you'll be in design reviews, weighing tradeoffs on vendor integrations, system resilience, and data accuracy
Track record of hiring, retaining, and growing engineering talent •

Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more.
You'll lead a team of ~5-7 engineers, many of them senior, and you'll be expected to go deep on architecture decisions alongside them.
You'll report to a senior level engineering leader, gain exposure to cross-organizational strategy, and have the opportunity to expand your scope as the team and business grow. You Will:
experience in software development •
Experience with web services, cloud infrastructure, and system design
Familiarity with payment systems, financial infrastructure, or e-commerce platforms •
Experience with Go, React, or AWS services •
Experience with Twitch, either as a viewer or creator (or both!) Perks

Navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities while keeping your team focused and energized You Have: 3+ years of
experience as an engineering manager leading teams of 5+ 5+ years of

Experience using Agile methodologies to deliver iteratively Bonus Points
Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance 401(k)
Maternity & Parental Leave Flexible PTO
Amazon Employee Discount
The base salary range for this position is listed below.
Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
US, CA, San Francisco $212,700 — $287,700 USD
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.
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
We are looking for an engineering manager to lead our Payments team, the system through which every dollar on Twitch flows.
Your team builds the purchase experiences that millions of viewers use daily and the payment infrastructure that enables 7+ million creators to earn a living doing what they love.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will own real technical problems: orchestrating payments across multiple third-party vendors, maintaining sub-second response times at global scale, modernizing legacy systems while keeping the lights on, and ensuring every transaction is accurate down to the penny.
What makes this role unique is its position at the center of Twitch’s business.
You'll collaborate daily with product, data science, fraud prevention, compliance, and finance teams.
You'll have real influence on Twitch's revenue trajectory and direct visibility to senior leadership.