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Tech Lead, Applied Research - Emerging Tech

Remote - US

Sponsorship not specified$228k-$285kDetected 5 days ago
JavaScriptPythonJavaGoReactAngularNode.jsFull-Stack DevelopmentCode ReviewSQLNoSQLAWSAzureMachine LearningLLMsA/B TestingResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

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

  • Architect & Deliver: Design, develop, and own the end-to-end implementation of high-stakes prototypes and robust, production-ready solutions.
  • Drive Agility: Navigate ambiguity and rapidly pivot technical strategies in response to shifting requirements, user feedback, and fast-paced market dynamics.
  • Design, develop, and own the end-to-end implementation of high-stakes prototypes and robust, production-ready solutions.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of professional full-stack software development experience.
  • Proficiency across modern programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java or Go with the ability to select the right tool for the job.
  • Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
  • 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:
  • Experience building applications using front-end (React, Angular) and/or back-end (Node.js, Springboot) frameworks.
  • Data Architecture: Solid understanding of database technologies, including both SQL and NoSQL paradigms and when to select them.
  • Next-Gen Workflow: Mastery of an agentic coding operating model
  • highly effective at leveraging advanced dev tools, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and LLMs to drastically accelerate AI-assisted development.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset with effective communication skills for technical discussions.
  • Extreme Autonomy: Exceptional ability to navigate intense ambiguity, self-unblock execution, and ruthlessly solve ambiguous problems without requiring constant structural support.
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Strong communication and mentorship skills, with a collaborative mindset suited for high-bandwidth technical discussions.
  • Desired:

Skills

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  • That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions!
  • See yourself at Twilio
  • About the job
  • This is a high-impact opportunity for growth and learning, helping Twilio experiment and stay ahead in the evolving tech landscape.

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.
  • The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:
  • Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont or Washington D.C.: $227,840.00 - 284,800.00
  • Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $241,200.00 - 301,500.00
  • Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $268,000.00 - 335,000.00

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!
  • This position is needed to contribute hands-on technical expertise, collaborate on rapid prototyping, and develop innovative solutions as part of Twilio's incubation team.
  • Join the team as Twilio's next Applied Research Tech Lead (TL) P6 in Emerging Technologies.
  • As a Tech Lead, you'll work closely with cross-functional partners to design and build new product ideas, leveraging modern technologies and your problem-solving abilities.
  • You will be accountable for enabling rapid experimentation in partnership with the ETI tech lead.
  • Welcome to Twilio Forward, the incubation lab where we push boundaries, unlock next-era growth, and turn the once-unimagined into reality.
  • As part of our Emerging Tech team, you will pioneer Horizon-3 initiatives that fundamentally redefine how humanity interacts with artificial intelligence.
  • From launching Ola, the world's first agent-native communication channel, to engineering the ground-breaking Agent-to-Human (A2H) protocol, we are actively building the control room for the autonomous future.
  • At Twilio, we're shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes.

Equal opportunity

  • Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
  • equal opportunity employer.
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