Twilio

Technical Talent Advisor

Twilio$96K — $142K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Staffing
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience for software/ML/AI engineers, TPMs, and engineering management.
  • Strong communication and critical thinking skills to influence hiring managers.
  • Intermediate proficiency in talent data analytics for evidence-based hiring decisions.
  • Ability to thrive in a remote and fast-paced environment with minimal oversight.
  • Experience managing multiple open roles with proactive sourcing techniques.
  • Proven capability of evaluating candidates and acting as a Twilio brand ambassador.
  • Familiarity with ATS/CRM platforms and AI recruiting technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic talent advisor by analyzing external insights and internal data.
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment for R&D roles, utilizing business knowledge to attract talent.
  • Guide hiring teams on best interview practices to ensure structured processes.
  • Cultivate trusted relationships with engineering and product hiring managers and HR partners.
  • Leverage AI and technology for continuous improvement in recruiting practices.
  • Enhance candidate experience through clear and values-aligned communication.
  • Negotiate offers diplomatically while balancing market data and candidate expectations.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and generous time off policies.
  • Ample parental and wellness leave programs.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan options.
  • Opportunities for participation in equity and bonus plans.
Full Job Description
See Yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio's next Technical Talent Advisor.
About the Job

As a Talent Advisor at Twilio, you will own the full-cycle recruitment of top-tier engineering talent across the NAMER and LATAM regions. Acting as a strategic partner to engineering leadership, you will leverage market data to build robust pipelines, deliver a white-glove candidate experience, and relentlessly raise the technical bar with every hire.
Responsibilities

In this role, you'll:
  • Be a strategic talent advisor to engineering and product hiring managers by proactively collecting, analyzing, and using external talent insights and internal data to set expectations, recommend optimal hiring approaches, and drive calibration with hiring teams.
  • Own end-to-end recruitment for R&D (Product & Technology) roles, using your business acumen to identify, proactively source, and hire qualified talent.
  • Guide hiring teams on interview best practices, helping to build structured interview plans and panels that leverage skills-informed assessments and mitigate bias. Advise managers on success profiles, location decisions, and trade-offs. Align interviewer panels on assessment criteria to help drive the best possible hiring outcomes for Twilio.
  • Build and maintain trusted, collaborative relationships with engineering and product hiring managers, HRBPs, and other cross-function partners (Total Rewards, Comp, TA Ops).
  • Use AI, tools, and technology to stay up-to-date on recruiting best practices, emerging sourcing techniques, interview innovations, and workplace trends to raise the bar for hiring quality talent.
  • Deliver a positive candidate journey and experience through defined processes and ensuring consistent, values-aligned communication across all interview stages.
  • Communicate and negotiate effectively and diplomatically across offer structures that include equity and variable (commission), using data and influence to achieve desired business results.
Qualifications

Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to 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:
  • Full-cycle technical recruiting experience hiring for software/ML/AI engineers, TPMs, and engineering management within tech or tech-adjacent environments (e.g., Fintech).
  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and set expectations at the hiring manager level. Proven ability to close in-demand talent and manage offer packages by artfully selling Twilio's strong EVP, flexible remote work model, and standout culture, while successfully guiding internal stakeholders on market realities versus individual candidate demands.
  • Intermediate proficiency level in using talent data analytics and market intelligence to steer evidence-based hiring decisions and gain the trust of engineering and product hiring managers.
  • Capable of operating effectively in a remote, fast-paced, and ambiguous environment with some oversight and direction.
  • Able to navigate searches across multiple open roles with varying job levels and urgency, while proactively sourcing and building sales talent pipelines without relying on inbound applications.
  • Proven ability to evaluate and validate candidate skills within a semi-defined framework while acting as a Twilio brand ambassador.
  • Proficient in ATS/CRM platforms, candidate relationship management, and AI recruiting tools and technology.

Desired:
  • Hiring technical talent in North America and Latin America.
Location

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

Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.
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. : $96,640.00-$120,800.00.
  • Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $102,240.00-$127,800.00.
  • Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $113,600.00-$142,000.00.
  • 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 July 15 , 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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