See yourself at Twilio
Join the team as our next Staff Software Engineer - Edge Proxy (L4).
Who we are & why we’re hiring
Twilio powers real-time business communications and data solutions that help
companies and developers worldwide
build better applications and customer experiences.
Although we're headquartered in San Francisco, we have presence throughout South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We're on a journey to becoming a globally anti-racist, anti-oppressive, anti-bias company that actively opposes racism and all forms of oppression and bias. At Twilio, we support
diversity, equity & inclusion
wherever we do business. We employ thousands of Twilions worldwide, and we're looking for more builders, creators, and visionaries to help fuel our growth momentum.
About the job
This position is needed to help us build the next generation of Edge Proxy at Twilio.
At Twilio’s Edge Proxy team, we manage a high-availability, low-latency proxy that processes Twilio’s inbound REST API traffic – over 10 billion API requests a week – with exceptionally high uptime, availability, and success rates. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help create a system that will enable teams to build developer friendly, scalable, and resilient APIs without friction.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
Design, build, and maintain massively scalable, highly reliable and resilient Java services in a fast growing and engineering focused company
Design and build scalable and segregated infrastructure deployment systems using Terraform, AWS, and Docker
Prevent, troubleshoot, and investigate production incidents by developing automated remediation processes
Collaborate with teams across organizations to gather requirements, prioritize design decisions, and ensure a positive development culture.
Cultivate a culture of ownership and growth by mentoring engineers and sharing technical expertise
Qualifications
Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also 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:
5-8 years experience in software engineering, working on distributed systems at scale
Prior experience with RESTful API design and development
Prior experience supporting mission critical production applications using observability metrics and tools (such as DataDog)
Prior experience developing in a CI/CD environment using tools such as Build Kite, Jenkins, Travis CI, or others
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Desired:
Experience with Cloud Technologies, especially AWS
Knowledge of Terraform, or other infrastructure as code framework
Experience using Docker containers in production environments
Location
This role will be
remote -US or Canada.
What We Offer
There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.
Twilio thinks big. Do you?
We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call
Twilio Magic
. Additionally, we empower employees to build
positive change in their communities
by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.
So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!
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