Senior Product Manager, Video

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We're seeking a Technical Product Manager to lead our video quality initiatives and ensure millions of viewers experience the best possible streaming quality across all platforms. You'll work at the intersection of video technology, user experience, and platform scalability to define and execute our video quality strategy. You can be based out of one of the Twitch offices including San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Irvine, or New York City.

• Drive the technical roadmap for video quality improvements across the platform, including areas like encoding, delivery, and playback optimizations
• Partner with engineering teams to define, measure, and improve key video quality metrics and viewing experience KPIs
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to identify, diagnose, and resolve video quality issues affecting viewers and creators
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to align on video quality standards and improvements

Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Amazon Employee Discount

• 8+ years of product management experience, with at least 4 years focusing on video streaming or related technical products
• Strong technical background with deep understanding of video codecs, streaming protocols, and content delivery networks
• Proven track record of shipping impactful cross-functional technical initiatives at scale
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts to various stakeholders, including executive leadership

• Experience in live streaming platforms, video compression or encoding optimization
• Knowledge of best practices for video quality assessment
• Proficiency in SQL, data driven decision making

Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235,200/year 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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.