Staff Software Engineer

• 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:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience, with a focus on data infrastructure.
• Proven track record of architecting and delivering complex, large-scale data projects.
• Strong expertise in big data components such as Kafka, Clickhouse, Spark and other distributed computing systems.
• Strong expertise with orchestrating, scaling, and managing containerized applications in production environments using Kubernetes (K8s) and Terraform/Helm.
• Experience designing, building, and operating large-scale data platforms on cloud computing systems like AWS.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Bash, and Go with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence technical roadmaps and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Proven leadership experience in mentoring and developing engineers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver high-impact results.

Desired

• Knowledge of tying into various authorization/authentication systems.
• Networking and network security knowledge.
• Deep expertise in Clickhouse: demonstrated experience in architecting, tuning, and operating Clickhouse at scale.

Location

This role will be remote, and based in the United States. This role will be remote but is not eligible to be hired in San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, San Jose, CA, or the surrounding areas.

Travel

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings.