Staff Software Engineer

See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Staff Software Engineer.

Who we are 

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, diverse team 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. 

About the job

This position is needed to take Twilio's Identity and Access Management Platform to the next level. You will be part of an experienced team building and complex, high-scale, highly-available distributed systems that all Twilio products build on top of. Our team has end-to-end ownership of services that process billions of requests per day. 

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Build APIs, storage systems, cache layers and workflows to support complex business logic.
• Collaborate with other Engineers, Product Owners and Designers.
• Participate in agile development with rapid, iterative, frequently deployed applications.
• Mentor other more junior engineers.

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: 

• 7+ years of experience building resilient, high-throughput services and distributed systems.
• Comfortable with asynchronous communications and multi-threading concepts and languages.
• Experience with data storage technologies like MySQL, DynamoDB, Kafka, Redis, Memcached.
• Very strong understanding of REST APIs.
• Experience troubleshooting complex production issues.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Desired:

• Experience with Java.
• Experience with DevOps.
• Experience with IAM protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM.

Location

This role will be remote, and based in Spain.

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.

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.