Undergrad Software Engineering Intern (Grad Year: Spring 2028)
Summary
Undergraduate software engineering internship at Twitch in San Francisco for students graduating Spring/Summer 2028. Interns take projects from idea to production on large-scale systems, supported by a manager, mentor, and early-careers advisor. Language-agnostic role grounded in CS fundamentals like data structures and algorithms.
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, X and on our Blog.
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 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 . 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, for information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our candidates.
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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (2)
- Website optional
- LinkedIn Profile optional
Pick from a list (14)
- How would you describe your experience with Twitch? (Select one)
- Do you have experience in the Creator Economy beyond Twitch?
- How many years have you been active on the platform?
- What is your anticipated graduation date?
- Are you currently a student at an accredited college or university based in North America?
- Are you open to relocation?
- Are you a current employee with Amazon or any Amazon subsidiary (outside of Twitch)?
- Have you previously applied to Amazon or any Amazon subsidiary?
- Have you previously been employed by Amazon or any Amazon subsidiary?
- Your response is mandatory when applying for a U.S.-based position. Do you need, or will you need in the future, any immigration related support or sponsorship from Amazon in order to begin or continue employment with Amazon?
- In which country/region do you have citizenship?
- Since obtaining your most recent citizenship, did you afterwards become a permanent resident in any other country/region? This does not include temporary statuses such as student visas or time-limited work permits.
- For the sole purpose of determining export licensing requirements, please provide your country of citizenship or legal permanent residence, whichever was obtained last.
- Would you like to be considered for future opportunities at Twitch when you apply?
Written answers (2)
- Why Twitch? From a customer POV, what can we be doing better? If you aren’t familiar with Twitch as a product, spend a few minutes navigating the application, and speak from the perspective of a new viewer. (500-word limit)
- Tell us about an interesting project that you have driven, be it from course work, a previous internship, or passion project. Please address the following points below. (500-word limit)
