Pros: Excellent onsite meals, The in-house chefs are amazing, and the food is genuinely one of the best perks. Lunch is provided Monday through Friday, and it’s always fresh and high-quality. Breakfast is also offered Tuesday through Thursday and is consistently solid. Hybrid flexibility, Many teams maintain a flexible onsite/remote balance depending on your role and responsibilities.

Cons: Fast-paced, high-pressure environment, Things move quickly, priorities can shift with little notice, and you’re often expected to adapt on the fly. Limited career progression paths, Internal mobility and promotions can take time or depend heavily on the right timing/team availability. Frequent organizational changes, Restructuring and team realignments can create uncertainty or shifting responsibilities. Work-life balance varies by team , Some teams have strong balance, while others require long hours or on-call rotations. Communication gaps between Amazon and Twitch, Integration with Amazon systems sometimes adds friction, especially for IT, HR, or process-related workflows. Resource limitations, Smaller internal support teams mean individuals often wear multiple hats and manage a large workload. Limited recognition for behind-the-scenes roles – Technical and support positions can feel overshadowed by front-end or creator-facing teams. Tooling inconsistencies, Some internal tools feel outdated or less integrated compared to Amazon’s larger infrastructure. Compensation and raises can be slower, Compared to top tech peers, salary progression may not always match the workload or cost of living. Unclear long-term direction, Strategic goals can shift frequently as the company aligns more closely (or loosely) with Amazon’s broader initiatives.

Pros: Twitch is my third gig in SF / SV and I have numerous other data points from others in my network. I'd say Twitch is top 10% at _least_ among established bay area tech companies. Pay's strong if not top of class, talent is great on eng and product, office and work/life balance great as well. Engineering brand isn't what it should be given the talent, but there's some reason for that: lack of CTO, open source contributions, tech marketing. Product brand is strong at least among gaming enthusiasts.

Cons: Like any other top tech company, people complain about the smallest things.

Pros: Engineering teams move quickly. There's no bureaucracy in the way. Engineers here care about quality of the product and code. Management is transparent about priorities and answer questions honestly. If you're into video games, the office is a really fun place to play with your coworkers during breaks.

Cons: Deadlines are frequent and sometimes hours are long, but everyone pitches in.