Staff Engineer, Security Engineering Partner Remote - Ontario, Canada

Twilio; Ontario; Remote; CAD 142,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading communications company as a Staff Engineer in Security Engineering. This role focuses on bridging security and engineering teams to implement scalable security measures. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in security engineering and strong problem-solving skills. The position is remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in Canada while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance security capabilities.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Generous Time-Off

Parental Leave

Healthcare

Retirement Savings Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security engineering.
• Deep technical expertise in application, cloud, and product security.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with engineering to foster partnerships.
• Drive security risk reduction through technical leadership.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Infrastructure-as-Code

Job description

Staff Engineer, Security Engineering Partner

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 a 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.

See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Staff Engineer, Security Engineering Partner.

About the job

This position is needed to bridge the gap between our security organization and engineering teams by partnering on the implementation of robust security measures at scale, up-leveling existing security capabilities, and critical security risk reduction.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with engineering to foster cooperative partnerships across key Twilio products and platforms.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to integrate scalable security capabilities.
• Use metrics and data on the state of security at the product level to drive accountability and action.
• Drive security risk reduction through technical leadership and influence of engineering roadmaps.
• Lead security reviews for critical features, new initiatives, and infrastructure changes.
• Cultivate security expertise across engineering teams through mentorship, technical guidance, and training.

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:

• 5+ years of experience in security engineering with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable security solutions.
• Deep technical expertise in specialized security domains - application security, cloud security, product security.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional security initiatives where you influenced security outcomes outside of the security organization.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences using metrics.
• A strong background in software development, with specialized expertise in security engineering.
• Ability to translate emerging security threats and trends into actionable engineering requirements and technical roadmaps.
• Experience with Threat Modeling methodologies and leading security design reviews.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical capability.
• Comfortable with ambiguity.
• Solid understanding of infrastructure and application security risks and mitigation techniques.
• Solid understanding and experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code.

Location

This role will be remote, based in British Columbia, Ontario, or Alberta.

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 competitive pay, generous time-off, parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and more. Offerings vary by location.

The estimated pay ranges for this role are:

Based in British Columbia: CAD $142,000 - CAD $178,000

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and try new things. We seek colleagues who embody our values — Twilio Magic. We also support employees’ community involvement through volunteering and donations.

If you're ready to unleash your potential, do your best work, and be your best self, apply now! If this isn’t the right role, consider other openings.

Twilio is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, political views, or other protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws. We participate in the E-Verify program where required.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans. Contact us at [emailprotected] for assistance or accommodations.