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Forward Deployed Engineer
Remote - US
Sponsorship not specified$171k-$214kDetected 5 days ago
TypeScriptPythonNode.jsAWSGCPAzureCloud PlatformsPlatform EngineeringAPI DevelopmentNLPLLMsLangGraphCybersecurityCRMCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we're acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding.
- We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical engagements end-to-end scoping solution architecture in POC workshops, designing and building production-grade systems, and driving the engagement through stabilization to the launch of the first live use case..
- Architect solutions that pass customer Infosec, security, and Architecture Review Board (ARB) review, translating security and compliance requirements into concrete implementation decisions around auth, data handling, and infrastructure design.
- Lead high-energy customer hackathons and builder activation events at flagship or target Direct accounts to accelerate the adoption of new solutions.
- Build and maintain reusable technical assets - reference implementations, starter apps, SDKs, sample repos, and companion engineering guides - that demonstrate sound architecture and become the technical backbone for adoption across accounts.
- Partner with Enterprise Architects and Demo Platform Engineering to turn high-level reference architectures into working, deployable code that customer builder teams can extend on their own.
- Evangelize Twilio within the B2B builder communities of the target accounts by driving building of net new POCs and demos that bring to life architectures discussed at the C-suite, line of business levels in the sales cycles
- Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.
Requirements
- Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply.
- 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with a strong track record of shipping production code (Python, TypeScript, Node) in real systems - not just prototypes or demos.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and observability tooling.
- Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
Nice to have
- Demonstrated experience running end-to-end technical engagements - from POC workshops through to production deployment
- Strong communication skills and executive presence, whether it's in board rooms with C-level stakeholders, customer meetings, or internal meetings with cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to have strong opinions loosely held, and willingness to lean into ambiguity and proof of thriving in such environment previously
- Strong understanding of Twilio's products and services, as well as the broader market dynamics of SaaS, specifically in cloud computing, Gen AI, CRM, CDP, and/or CPaaS
- Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and work collaboratively
- Creative thinking and problem solving skills, with a track record of thinking outside the box and delivering on "wow"
- Prior experience in a forward deployed engineering, technical presales and/or solution engineering experience strongly preferred
- Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field is a plus but not required.
Skills
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Compensation
- The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:
- Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont or Washington D.C.: $171,120.00 - $213,900.00.
- Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $181,200.00 - $226,500.00.
- Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $201,280.00- $251,600.00.
- The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
Benefits
- 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.
- health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.
Company info
- 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.
- We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions!
- Join the team as Twilio's next Forward Deployed Engineer!
- This position is needed to support the GTM Innovation team.
- As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Twilio, you will be responsible for accelerating the adoption of new solutions and platform capabilities in incubation with our Top Global customers.
- Operating with a forward deployed engineering mindset, you will bridge the gap where many enterprise AI projects stall at the last mile.
- Specifically, you will own the technical delivery of the Solution Acceleration Program - going beyond isolated sandbox environments to embed alongside customer engineers and deploy their first low-risk production use case.
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- equal opportunity employer.
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