See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as our next Software Engineer!

Who we are & why we’re hiring

Twilio powers real-time business communications and data solutions that help companies and developers worldwide build better applications and customer experiences.

Although we're headquartered in San Francisco, we have presence throughout South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We're on a journey to becoming a globally anti-racist, anti-oppressive, anti-bias company that actively opposes racism and all forms of oppression and bias. At Twilio, we support diversity, equity & inclusion wherever we do business. We employ thousands of Twilions worldwide, and we're looking for more builders, creators, and visionaries to help fuel our growth momentum.

About the job

This position is needed to fill an important Senior Software Engineer role in the Flex Business Unit. 

Twilio is growing rapidly and seeking the person in this role will develop the next generation conversation platform for Flex to enable customers with multi-channel engagement experiences. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to influence and implement architectural solutions that will enable us to achieve our goal of being the world’s most trusted communication platform.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• EMPOWER OTHERS: Collaborate with other team members, including our Product team, to help influence, own, and improve our product offering
• BE AN OWNER: Build, deploy and manage systems in the AWS cloud
• Work with container technology - Docker/Kubernetes
• DRAW THE OWL: Rapidly acquire new technical skills and knowledge in a fast-paced, high-delivery environment
• WRITE IT DOWN: Manage your work through the use of Github, Jira, and our build/deploy systems  
• BE BOLD: Participate in Agile ceremonies for software development and contribute to the testing of our code and the delivery of what we create to production

Qualifications 

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

• 4- 6 years of software development experience with cloud application development
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related industry experience
• Knowledge of building distributed systems at scale and microservices architecture
• Extensive experience with REST API design and implementation
• Experience administering databases and integrating with data pipelines
• Experience with AWS, GCP or other public cloud providers. Multi-region deployment a plus
• Positive attitude and aptitude to learn and execute quickly in a small team
• Experience implementing modern automated testing approaches
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Location 

This position is a remote role but is not eligible to be hired in the San Francisco Bay Area.

What We Offer

There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!

If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

*Please note this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado as well. The information below is provided for those hired in Colorado only.

*If you are a Colorado applicant:

• The estimated pay range for this role, based in Colorado, is $132,320.00 - $165,400.00.
• Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Twilio's equity plan.

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location within the state. This role is also eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan and for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.