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TwilioSoftware Engineer, Platform Engineering (L2)
Twilio is currently seeking a Software Engineer, Platform Engineering (L2) to join their remote team. In this role, you will help design, build, and operate backend…
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Twilio is currently seeking a Software Engineer, Platform Engineering (L2) to join their remote team. In this role, you will help design, build, and operate backend services and cloud configurations across a dual-cloud infrastructure that spans Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. This position is ideal for an engineer who wants to gain hands-on experience working with large-scale, highly available distributed systems that support massive throughput during peak traffic events.…
Job Description
Twilio is currently seeking a Software Engineer, Platform Engineering (L2) to join their remote team. In this role, you will help design, build, and operate backend services and cloud configurations across a dual-cloud infrastructure that spans Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.
This position is ideal for an engineer who wants to gain hands-on experience working with large-scale, highly available distributed systems that support massive throughput during peak traffic events. You will collaborate closely with more senior engineers, write production code, participate in code reviews, and handle infrastructure automation.
Twilio shapes global communications by providing innovative solutions and empowering developers worldwide to create personalized customer experiences. As a remote-first organization, the company values global inclusion and connection, offering team members opportunities to work flexibly while engaging in occasional in-person gatherings or team meetings.
Selected candidates may have opportunities to participate in equity plans and corporate bonus plans alongside standard health and retirement benefits, depending on geographic location and eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and operate services and automation tools supporting Kubernetes clusters at scale under senior guidance
- Translate well-scoped tasks provided by product management and technical leadership into functional code
- Engage in code reviews adhering to established testing patterns, including unit and integration tests
- Manage cloud configurations across AWS and Azure utilizing Terraform Infrastructure as Code
- Maintain observability coverage including metrics, alerts, and basic distributed tracing across core data pipelines
- Identify and report technical debt, bugs, and system anomalies to the team
- Participate in sprint planning and seek feedback and mentorship from senior team members
Requirements
- 1 to 2+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Exposure to building or operating backend services using Kubernetes, including basic operations like pods and deployments
- Experience with or willingness to learn AI-assisted development tools
- Exposure to GitOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines
- Working knowledge of at least one of Shell, Terraform, YAML, or Go
- Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS core services or Microsoft Azure equivalents
- Basic familiarity with Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tools
- Foundational understanding of distributed datastores, caching layers, or asynchronous event streaming
Qualifications
- Exposure to containerized infrastructure via coursework, internships, or projects
- Interest in advanced deployment strategies like canary or blue/green deployments
- Curiosity about policy-as-code tools such as OPA/Gatekeeper
- Interest in OpenTelemetry and distributed tracing concepts
- Familiarity with network topology, proxy layers, or mail transfer agent protocols
- Desire to build long-term experience in multi-cloud environments
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this position fully remote?
Yes, this role is remote, though employees may occasionally need to travel in-person for team gatherings, off-sites, or customer meetings. Note that candidates cannot be hired in CA, CT, NJ, NY, PA, WA.
What salary is offered for this role?
The salary range depends on geographic location. For candidates based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont, or Washington D.C., the estimated pay ranges from $116,960.00 to $146,200.00. Compensation for other regions is not explicitly stated in the posting.
What level of experience is required?
The position requires 1 to 2+ years of professional software engineering experience, including some exposure to backend services and basic Kubernetes operations.
Until what date will applications be accepted?
Applications are intended to be accepted until October 31, 2026, though this timeline may change depending on business needs.
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