Principal Software Engineer - AI/Cloud Platform (Remote)

Twilio; United States; On-site; USD 188,240 - 235,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous time off

Parental and wellness leave

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings program

Job summary

Twilio is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join its remote team, driving growth for the next generation of its platform. You will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Designers to deliver impactful solutions while collaborating with the community and contributing to open-source projects.

For this role, expertise in building resilient cloud systems with 7+ years of experience, proficiency in JS/TS and Python, and a strong public technical presence are essential. Join Twilio today to make a global impact!

Qualifications

• 7+ years architecting and operating high-scale cloud systems.
• Deep production experience in JS/TS and Python using AI-assisted development.
• Proven mastery of RESTful design.
• Ability to synthesize complex market friction into formal proposals.
• A recognized authority with high-impact open source, technical keynotes, or publications.
• Capability of shipping foundational JS/TS and Python reference code.
• Documented projects, contributions, and thought leadership in Cloud or AI open-source communities.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality, solution-oriented code.
• Translate raw customer friction into actionable product strategy.
• Deliver high-impact conference talks and contribute to open source projects.
• Provide actionable feedback on technical and product direction.
• Translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Work closely with Solution Engineers and Developer Evangelists.

Skills

Systems Mastery

AI and Polyglot Expert

API & DX Excellence

Strategic Roadmap Influence

Public Technical Voice

0-to-1 Execution

Active in Cloud or AI open-source communities

Job description

Twilio is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join its remote team, driving growth for the next generation of its platform. You will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Designers to deliver impactful solutions while collaborating with the community and contributing to open-source projects.

For this role, expertise in building resilient cloud systems with 7+ years of experience, proficiency in JS/TS and Python, and a strong public technical presence are essential. Join Twilio today to make a global impact!