Principal Software Engineer

Twilio is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Identity & Security Products team. In this role, the individual will be responsible for shaping the future of Twilio's authentication, verification, and identity solutions, ensuring the security of millions of users globally. The Principal Engineer will work closely with the head of engineering, providing technical leadership and driving innovation in a complex security landscape.

The ideal candidate will excel at solving complex technical challenges, making architectural decisions, and prioritizing customer impact. They will also mentor engineers, promote technical excellence, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing, implementing, and optimizing highly scalable distributed systems.
• Architecting and building secure, reliable solutions against evolving threats.
• Defining and executing technical roadmaps in partnership with engineering leadership.
• Leading incident response and root cause analysis.
• Identifying opportunities for system improvement and security enhancements.
• Advocating for a balance between feature development and technical debt reduction.
• Mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging threats.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience building and operating highly scalable, distributed systems.
• Strong hands-on engineering skills.
• Expertise in designing and implementing resilient, fault-tolerant systems.
• Proven track record of driving technical excellence.
• Strong collaborative skills.
• Deep understanding of software engineering best practices.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Experience mentoring engineers.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Twilio offers:

• Competitive pay
• Generous time off
• Ample parental and wellness leave
• Healthcare
• A retirement savings program