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Gaming streamers and their communities continue to set the standard for the rest of the industry, whether they’re building bonds by playing games together, celebrating gaming’s biggest launches, or gaming for a cause, when big gaming moments happen, they happen on Twitch. We’re proud to be one of the many businesses under Amazon that contribute and support the games industry with a global community of streamers who come together daily to share their passion for gaming. Check out the latest Amazon Games blog to learn more about Amazon’s role in the world of video games: https://lnkd.in/g_cWB2_p

Heading to AfroTech 2024 in Houston? Meet us at the Creator Meetup presented by Twitch, this Thursday, November 14 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. CDT! This reception is a dedicated space for innovators to come together, collaborate, and nurture creative and technological endeavors. Twitch creators and staff will also be there to connect and share insights. Please note that conference badging is required to attend.

Software & Security Engineering Internships are live! Fifteen software engineering interns recently completed their summer internship at Twitch. The 2024 cohort participated in a variety of activities, including pair coding, chocolate making, an Engineering summit, an Alcatraz tour, deejaying for the company All Hands, and in true program tradition, presenting their Kappastone projects at the end of the summer. We had an absolute blast and are lucky to have hosted such talented students. To celebrate the opening of the 2025 internship application season, last year's Twitch interns were asked to share their favorite memories and application advice. Live Now!  Mobile Engineering (Android & iOS): https://jst.me/HO32S17f Security Engineering: https://jst.me/oB2Ba5FN Software Engineering (Dec 2025/Spring 2026): https://jst.me/3M7j27Wu Coming Soon!  Sign up to be notified when these applications open: https://lnkd.in/g2b8gJm3 Data Science (Masters/PhD)  Marketing Partnerships From our alumni: Jasmine van Leeuwen  API Platform / Software Engineering / Queen’s University  Favorite Memory: One of my favorite memories at Twitch has been having lunch with my teammates every week! It has been a great way to meet everyone. Advice to Interns: Just be yourself! Everyone wants to hear about your unique experiences and values; share what you're passionate about and what makes you you. Gabrielle Chang Client Delivery Platform / Software Engineering / California Institute of Technology Favorite Memory: I met a ton of people during the first week of the internship. All interns get assigned a bunch of 'buddies': I had lunch buddies, onboarding buddies, even alum buddies from my school. It was great setting up 1/1's with all the members of my team and hearing about the interesting work that they do. Advice to Interns: The Twitch application process stood out to me, because it felt so personable. There were multiple chances to talk to Tom, and ask any questions about the upcoming interviews, timelines, etc. I would take advantage of these opportunities, even if the question is small. People here really want you to succeed! Stay tuned for more internship openings and to hear from more of our intern alumni.

Shouting out a few more Twitch employees and their terrific work in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM): Jennifer Cafiero, Front-End Engineer II, is a passionate advocate for accessibility who has made outstanding contributions to improving the accessibility of Twitch through her work on CoreUI. Jenn is both a generous teacher, sharing her expertise with others, as well as a dedicated lifelong learner, continuously expanding her knowledge and staying up-to-date on the latest accessibility trends and best practices. Meaghan Socaciu, UX Designer II, is a tremendous contributor towards Twitch's accessibility efforts. With her keen eye for detail, thoughtful questions, and creative solutions, she consistently enhances the quality of our designers' work. Mandy Zhang, UX Designer II, consistently illustrates her commitment to accessibility in her designs. Her collaborative efforts with engineering and effective communication helped solve the problems and promote accessibility awareness across the team. Stephen Hicks, Principal UX Researcher, is a passionate champion of accessibility, empathetically connecting with our community. His leadership by example is a powerful force for change, inspiring others to prioritize inclusivity in their work. Through his active participation in accessible user research and his unwavering commitment to promoting best practices, Stephen is driving positive change at Twitch.

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we are proud to highlight some of the incredible work across Twitch to prioritize accessibility and inclusivity. Jared Suasin, Senior UX Designer, raises the bar for accessible design on Twitch. Jared’s designs prioritize accessibility from the outset and his thoroughness on the Stream Together experience have fostered a collaborative environment that is both productive and enjoyable. Jennifer Wu, Senior UX Designer, has been instrumental in improving accessibility on Twitch. Jennifer's detailed engineering guidance has helped ensure accessibility is built into Twitch's development process. Jirachaya Kiriruangchai, UX Designer, is known for her meticulous attention to detail and boundless creativity. She has elevated design best practices at Twitch to new heights, with a strong focus on accessibility. Jirachaya proactively seeks user perspectives and asks thoughtful questions to foster a culture of open and inclusive communication, as exemplified by her work on new password guidelines. Karl Thibault, Software Engineer II, seamlessly integrates accessibility into his work. His proactive approach has saved time by preventing the need for retrofitting and has significantly improved the accessibility of projects like Stream Together. Karl is described as an "accessibility champion" who has contributed to bug fixes, technical solution guides, and even hosted a successful Accessibility Bug Bash in 2024.

Whether it’s /keekeexbabyy creating an uplifting space through cosplay and gaming, or the Hallowqueen /Ashlinaa making sure every day is spooky, Latin streamers have built welcoming communities all across Twitch. Join us in celebrating these streamers this month and all year long in the Together for Latin Luminarias section on the Twitch homepage: https://lnkd.in/g4GAUDRz

El nuevo récord de espectadores simultáneos de Ibai Llanos y #LaVeladaDelAñoIV se anota en los libros de historia en 3.85 millones. De nuevo, felicidades a la comunidad Ñ por seguir rompiendo internet. __________ Ibai Llanos and #LaVeladaDelAñoIV's new record for simultaneous viewers enters the history books at 3.85 million. Congratulations to the Ñ community for continuing to break the internet.

Want to help keep Twitch a safe and welcoming place for our communities? We are looking for a Russian-speaking Senior Investigator to join our Trust & Safety team in London. As a Senior Investigator, you will investigate complex investigations that require deep analysis of content, recognizing behavior patterns, and digging deeper into potential threats that may manifest on Twitch. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/g4A_Ktz6 #twitch #joinourquest #openrole #trustandsafety

Whether it’s /CriticalBard reminding the Treblemakers to making treble in the name of inclusivity for Black, queer folks or /LawrieBird in a giant wig blowing stuff up in GTA, LGBTQIA+ streamers have built remarkable communities all across Twitch. Join us as we come together for Pride, celebrating these streamers this month and all year long with the Together for Pride shelf on the Twitch homepage.

Thank you to the Shorty Awards for nominating Twitch Social as a finalist for two Shorty Awards this year! We’re nominated for the Live Events and Live Event Coverage categories for our social campaign at TwitchCon Las Vegas. And YOUR vote can help us secure the win! Voting ends April 30th. Lock in your vote today: https://lnkd.in/eRcUhkQU