Senior Frontend Engineer – Twitch (Amazon) – Vancouver, BC

Twitch Interactive Canada ULC is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to join its Video Engineering team in Vancouver, BC. This role is part of Amazon Interactive Video Service (IVS), an AWS platform that powers Twitch and enables developers worldwide to deliver low-latency, interactive video experiences. If you are passionate about building elegant, scalable, and responsive web interfaces, this position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact products used by broadcasters, businesses, and developers globally.

At Twitch, you’ll be part of a collaborative culture where innovation, teamwork, and community drive every project. As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will own end-to-end development of core features in the IVS Console while ensuring seamless user experiences for customers worldwide.

About the Role

As a key member of the Twitch Video Engineering Team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing web-based user interfaces for the IVS Console. This includes integrating with AWS services, implementing new customer-facing features, and collaborating with UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to create a polished, reliable, and performant frontend experience.

You will also champion frontend best practices, such as performance tuning, testing, and maintainable coding standards, while working closely with other AWS service teams to deliver a consistent console environment. This role offers visibility across multiple Amazon and AWS teams and the chance to influence products used by millions of end users.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $150,700 to $251,700 annually, based on experience and qualifications. In addition to salary, Amazon provides a comprehensive total compensation package which may include equity, sign-on payments, and performance-based incentives.

Employees enjoy a full suite of perks, including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), maternity and parental leave, flexible PTO, and Amazon employee discounts. The role also provides opportunities for professional growth within Amazon’s global tech ecosystem.

Requirements / Skills

• Proficiency in React and TypeScript for scalable web applications.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as AWS CDK or similar.
• Hands-on experience with frontend testing frameworks like Jest and Cypress.
• Strong understanding of Git workflows and version control best practices.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Amazon IVS APIs, WebRTC technologies, and real-time media applications.
• Preferred: Backend development experience and knowledge of live streaming technologies.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent collaboration skills, working across UX, backend, and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

How to Apply

If you are ready to shape the future of interactive video streaming, apply now to join Twitch’s engineering team in Vancouver. Your work will directly empower developers and communities worldwide to build engaging live video experiences.

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