This position is needed to build a highly scalable, reliable, and efficient data platform that makes it easy for users to get deep insights from vast amounts of distributed data. This data platform will be a differentiator for Twilions and our customers.
We are the data backbone for strategic decisions at Twilio. This role will be responsible for driving key technical decisions to completion for the organization and also guiding other engineers.
Responsibilities
In this role, you ll:
Design, code, and debug software.
Provide technical guidance in software design and development activities.
Supervising and overseeing all the technical aspects of projects.
Work with other Engineers in planning, prioritizing and executing assigned tasks within deadlines.
Be the gatekeeper to ensure high quality and bug free code is always deployed to production.
Investigating software-related complaints and making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal software performance.
Attend team meetings to discuss projects, brainstorm ideas, and put forward solutions to any issues.
Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities.
Provide training and mentor other Engineers.
Recommend new technologies to ensure quality and productivity.
Work closely with other technical teams, Chief Architect and Product management to strategize and productionize new technical initiatives.
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 hasnt followed a traditional path, dont let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
Required:
Over 12 years of technical experience in software engineering and data platforms.
Expertise in designing, building, and operating scalable systems using AWS and modern infrastructure tools.
Expert in high-level programming languages, including Java and Python.
Hands-on experience with designing, implementing, and deploying distributed systems using microservices architecture and APIs, leveraging frameworks like Spring Boot.
Demonstrated technical expertise through authored papers, presentations, or open-source contributions.
Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to debugging complex production systems.
Strong grasp of current technical trends and their application to solving real-world challenges.
In-depth knowledge of object-oriented design principles, data structures, and algorithms.
Proven ability to maintain and operate highly available, always-on cloud services.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Experience driving projects forward independently or as part of a team, particularly in ambiguous or fast-paced environments.
Skilled in Agile methodologies and iterative development practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts effectively.
Customer-focused mindset, ensuring solutions align with business and user needs.
Educational background in Computer Science or a related field (BS, MS, or PhD).
Desired:
Ability to influence and build effective working relationships with all levels of the organization.
Create tools that make it easy for non-technical users to easily, and reliably, transform and query data.