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TwilioSoftware Engineer (L3)
Twilio is hiring a Software Engineer (L3) to join its Segment Data platform and pipelines team. In this role, you will build and scale high-volume data…
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Twilio is hiring a Software Engineer (L3) to join its Segment Data platform and pipelines team. In this role, you will build and scale high-volume data ingestion and processing systems capable of handling hundreds of thousands of data points per second. You will design robust routing experiences, operate complex distributed cloud environments, and collaborate closely with product and design colleagues. This remote-first position is open to individuals located within five…
Job Description
Twilio is hiring a Software Engineer (L3) to join its Segment Data platform and pipelines team. In this role, you will build and scale high-volume data ingestion and processing systems capable of handling hundreds of thousands of data points per second. You will design robust routing experiences, operate complex distributed cloud environments, and collaborate closely with product and design colleagues. This remote-first position is open to individuals located within five specific states in India: Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu. Periodic in-person attendance may be required for team gatherings, functional off-sites, or customer meetings.
This position suits engineers who enjoy solving complex distributed systems problems and creating customer-facing value. Responsibilities include writing production-grade code, mentoring junior colleagues, troubleshooting system reliability, and participating in an on-call rotation. Twilio uses artificial intelligence to streamline parts of its hiring workflow, though all final employment decisions are made by real staff members.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust, high-volume routing solutions for Twilio Segment Data Pipelines
- Run and maintain always-available distributed systems within cloud environments
- Partner with product, design, and engineering teams to create balanced technical solutions
- Explain complex technical decisions, trade-offs, and customer impacts clearly
- Mentor less experienced engineers and foster technical excellence and learning
- Join an on-call rotation to support managed services
- Debug issues, enhance system reliability, and refine operational processes
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Practical background in high-scale messaging or streaming systems and processing engines managing thousands of events per second
- Five to seven years of professional experience writing production-grade code using a modern programming language
- Proficiency in Go, Java, Python, or comparable object-oriented languages
- Background in running large-scale distributed systems on cloud infrastructure
- Experience releasing services via CI/CD development methodologies
- Solid understanding of scalable software engineering principles and AI development productivity tools
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and operational skills
Qualifications
- Practical knowledge of container orchestration frameworks like Kubernetes, EKS, or ECS
- Technical depth in distributed systems, high-scale data ingestion, and cloud-native design
- Familiarity with datastores, distributed caching, and container tools including Docker
- Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines and observability platforms such as Datadog, Grafana, and Prometheus
- Exposure to artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies
- Strong capability in high-level service design for modular and extensible interfaces
- Background working within geographically dispersed teams
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive financial compensation
- Generous time off policies
- Extensive parental and wellness leave
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Support for community volunteering and donation matching efforts
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Is this position remote?
Yes, Twilio operates as a remote-first company, though staff may occasionally need to travel or report in person for team gatherings, off-sites, or client meetings.
Where is this job located?
This role must be based in one of five permitted Indian states: Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, or Tamil Nadu.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must hold a relevant degree in Computer Science or Engineering and have 5 to 7 years of experience writing production-grade code in languages like Go, Java, or Python, alongside experience with high-scale messaging or streaming systems.
What is the salary for this position?
The posting does not specify a salary, though it notes that competitive pay is offered.
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