Build amazing customer experiences on the Twilio platform with APIs for SMS, RCS, voice, and email, plus conversational AI for smarter engagement, and identity verification for trust. Backed by Bessemer, a16z and Founders Fund.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Principal Engineer to join our team and lead the design and development of our Data Platform. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting scalable and reliable data solutions, driving technical innovation, and mentoring a team of talented engineers. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in data systems, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering complex data projects at scale.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in software development, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership role
- Proven track record of architecting, delivering, and driving technical strategy of large-scale data platforms, especially utilizing cloud computing systems like AWS and deploying via K8s/Terraform/Helm
- Expertise in big data technologies such as Clickhouse, Kafka, Spark and deep understanding of how partitioning, slicing and dicing big data works
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Bash, Go, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and drive alignment across teams
More about this role
At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.
Our dedication to remote-first work , and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.
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We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions!
Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings.
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Join the team as Twilio's next Principal Software Engineer on our Data Substrate team.
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