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TwilioSr Architect - Emerging Technologies
Twilio is seeking a remote Sr Architect - Emerging Technologies to drive next-generation innovation within its experimentation team. In this entrepreneurial position, you will design, prototype,…
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Twilio is seeking a remote Sr Architect - Emerging Technologies to drive next-generation innovation within its experimentation team. In this entrepreneurial position, you will design, prototype, and implement forward-looking technical solutions, shaping how businesses and developers interact with artificial intelligence. You will act as a technical bridge, ensuring experiments scale properly and can transition rapidly into production when successful. This role suits an experienced builder who thrives on exploring uncharted…
Job Description
Twilio is seeking a remote Sr Architect - Emerging Technologies to drive next-generation innovation within its experimentation team. In this entrepreneurial position, you will design, prototype, and implement forward-looking technical solutions, shaping how businesses and developers interact with artificial intelligence. You will act as a technical bridge, ensuring experiments scale properly and can transition rapidly into production when successful.
This role suits an experienced builder who thrives on exploring uncharted territory, disrupting the status quo, and engineering high-impact tools such as agent-native communication channels and agent protocols. Working within a globally distributed, remote-first environment, you will collaborate closely with engineering teams and executive leadership.
Twilio operates as a remote-first organization that builds cloud communications platforms empowering businesses worldwide. While the role is fully remote within the United States, about five percent travel is anticipated for team gatherings, functional off-sites, and customer meetings. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and uses AI tools to streamline its hiring workflow while ensuring human decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Architect and prototype scalable, high-performance solutions utilizing modern technologies
- Experiment and iterate on novel product concepts involving machine learning, AI, and emerging tech
- Establish technical direction while mentoring engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle
- Collaborate across functions to align prototypes with strategic business goals and opportunities
- Directly mentor software development engineering personnel located in the US and India
- Communicate technical visions and project results clearly to executive leadership and stakeholders
Requirements
- Over fifteen years of experience in principal engineering or architecture roles within fast-paced, innovative settings
- Applied governance framework and fraud detection background
- Familiarity with large language models, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, alongside model deployment experience
- Proven success in designing high-performance, large-scale architectures across both Azure and AWS
- Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of guiding technical direction
- Exceptional communication skills tailored for both non-technical and technical audiences
- Proficiency across multiple programming languages including Go, Java, Python, and JavaScript
- Experience handling both back-end development such as Spring, SpringBoot, and Node.js alongside front-end frameworks like Angular and React
- Thorough comprehension of SQL and NoSQL database technologies and their associated tradeoffs
Qualifications
- Contributions to technical innovation or open-source communities
- Demonstrated history of rapid prototyping and iterative product creation
- Exposure to high-reliability platforms and distributed systems
- Familiarity with risk management best practices regarding experimental initiatives
- Experience operating within remote-first environments and global teams
- An entrepreneurial mindset coupled with enthusiasm for emerging technologies
- Advanced problem-solving capabilities accompanied by an ability to anticipate tech trends
- A background rooted in technical architecture and engineering roles
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- Generous time off policies
- Wellness and parental leave
- Healthcare insurance
- Retirement savings program including a 401(k)
- Paid sick and personal time off
- Participation eligibility in corporate bonus and equity plans
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is fully remote and based in the United States, though approximately 5 percent travel is expected for in-person team gatherings, customer meetings, and off-sites.
What are the core experience requirements?
Candidates must have over 15 years of architecture or principal engineering experience in fast-paced environments, along with expertise in AWS, Azure, AI, machine learning, and multi-language software development.
What is the salary for this role?
Exact salary figures depend on the candidate's geographic location. Estimated pay ranges from $284,320 to $405,600 depending on specific states, with positions in the San Francisco Bay area paying at the higher end.
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