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TwilioSenior Director, Developer Relations
Twilio is hiring a Senior Director of Developer Relations to lead its global team of hybrid engineer-marketers. In this high-visibility position reporting to Marketing, you will…
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Twilio is hiring a Senior Director of Developer Relations to lead its global team of hybrid engineer-marketers. In this high-visibility position reporting to Marketing, you will shape the strategies and programs designed to inspire and equip builders worldwide. Twilio delivers communication solutions and empowers developers to create personalized customer experiences. This role suits an experienced technical leader who can act as a figurehead on the global developer relations circuit, set…
Job Description
Twilio is hiring a Senior Director of Developer Relations to lead its global team of hybrid engineer-marketers. In this high-visibility position reporting to Marketing, you will shape the strategies and programs designed to inspire and equip builders worldwide. Twilio delivers communication solutions and empowers developers to create personalized customer experiences.
This role suits an experienced technical leader who can act as a figurehead on the global developer relations circuit, set the long-term narrative for developer marketing, and build executive consensus across Product, Marketing, and Go-To-Market teams. Responsibilities include cultivating a global organization of evangelists and advocates, scaling the Startups Program, overseeing technical content initiatives, guiding public event strategies, and serving as a steward of the overall developer experience.
Twilio operates as a remote-first company based in the United States, though employees may occasionally report in person for team gatherings, functional off-sites, or customer meetings. This position requires approximately 30 percent travel. Candidates outside of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington D.C., and Washington State should note that specific salary disclosures apply only to those listed regions. Twilio offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off, and parental leave.
Responsibilities
- Act as a speaker, figurehead, and influencer on the global developer relations circuit
- Establish the long-term global narrative for developer marketing and align executive leadership
- Recruit, train, and mentor a global team of developer evangelists, advocates, and community specialists
- Scale Twilio's global Startups Program and shape strategic early-stage developer initiatives
- Oversee technical content programs across video, newsletters, and YouTube platforms
- Collaborate with PR to amplify influencer and creator storytelling
- Evolve community forums strategy through user-generated content and ambassador programs
- Spearhead the builder event strategy and coordinate ground presence at major developer gatherings
- Build strategic relationships with adjacent ecosystem partners for co-marketing activations
- Synthesize community feedback to inform the product roadmap and manage sensitive public relations situations
Requirements
- 7 plus years of leadership experience managing developer relations, technical evangelism, or community advocacy programs
- 10 plus years of total working experience in the technical field
- Demonstrated track record of building, training, and scaling global technical teams
- Deep technical baseline with hands-on software development or former full-time developer experience
- Strong data-driven execution skills with an understanding of user growth metrics and marketing motions
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence C-level executives, analysts, and journalists
Qualifications
- Experience leading a developer relations team supporting a bottom-up, Product-Led Growth self-service Go-To-Market motion
- Direct experience contributing to or directing prominent open-source software communities or public engineering forums
- Established professional network across diverse technical communities, platform ecosystems, and developer networks
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Generous time off
- Ample parental and wellness leave
- Healthcare insurance
- Retirement savings program including a 401(k)
- Paid sick time and paid personal time off
- Participation in Twilio equity plan and corporate bonus plan where eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the role is remote and based in the USA, though ad-hoc in-person reporting for team gatherings, off-sites, or customer meetings may be requested.
What is the travel requirement for this role?
Approximately 30 percent travel is anticipated for this position.
What salary does the position offer?
Salary ranges vary by location. For example, the estimated range is $275,840 to $344,800 in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont, and Washington D.C., and up to $405,600 in the San Francisco Bay area.
What are the core experience requirements?
Candidates must have at least 7 years of leadership experience in developer relations, technical evangelism, or community advocacy, along with 10 total years working in the technical field and hands-on software development experience.
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