Twilio

Software Engineer (L1)

Twilio$121K — $143K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in building scalable software systems
  • Strong background in distributed systems or infrastructure for mission-critical applications
  • Expertise in developing web applications that enhance user experience
  • Proficiency in developing RESTful services
  • Passionate about technology with a desire to learn new tools and frameworks
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain software solutions as part of the team
  • Collaborate with a small team, brainstorming and building full-stack applications and services
  • Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high code quality
  • Support production operations, including building and releasing software and on-call responsibilities
  • Create clear and concise documentation for software systems

Benefits

  • Health care insurance
  • 401(k) retirement account
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid personal time off
  • Paid parental leave
Full Job Description
About the job

This position is needed to help the Messaging and Email experience team build and maintain the communications platform, used by thousands of customers worldwide to communicate through various channels. A successful candidate is passionate about designing, developing, deploying and operating software solutions at scale, self-starter, embodying a growth mindset, and wants to help Twilio deliver the best user experience for next-generation communications.

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll:
  • Develop and maintain software, contributing to the overall team success
  • Work with a small and collaborative team, whiteboarding ideas, building full stack products, Apis and services
  • Perform thorough and thoughtful code reviews to help maintain a high standard of code quality
  • Support production operations, building, releasing and assisting with team on-call
  • Craft clear and concise documentation

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:
  • Experience building scalable software systems, and background in distributed systems or infrastructure to help deliver mission critical applications
  • Experience building web applications that delight customers and the developers working on them
  • Experience developing Restful services
  • Passionate about technology and enthusiasm for learning and working with new technologies
  • Champion good engineering habits (development and testing techniques, security, tech debt balance, agile habits) within your team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience

Desired:
  • Experience developing for developers
  • Experience developing products on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Services
  • Experience in configuration management and deployment systems

Location

This role will be remote, but is not eligible to be hired in CA, CT, NJ, NY, PA, WA.

Compensation

*Please note the salary range information provided applies only to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington D.C., and Washington State due to local requirements. Compensation for candidates in other locations will be discussed during the hiring process. Please note that hiring for this role is not restricted to the locations listed above.

The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:
  • Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont or Washington D.C. : $121,635.00
  • Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $128,790.00
  • Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $XXX,XXX (Developing Minimum for Tier 1) - $143,100.00
  • This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio's equity plan and corporate bonus plan. All roles are generally eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.

The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

Applications for this role are intended to be accepted until June 24th, 2026 , but may change based on business needs.

About Twilio

Twilio is a cloud communications platform that enables developers to build, scale, and operate communications within software applications. The company's platform allows businesses to communicate with their customers via voice, video, messaging, and email. Twilio's products are used by a wide range of companies, from startups to large enterprises, across various industries including healthcare, financial services, and retail. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Twilio
Size
8,199 employees
Market Cap
$8.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$490.9 million
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+59.3%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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