Software Architect – L6

Job Description

Shape the future of communication by setting and communicating a long-term architectural vision, aligning teams and leadership across Twilio. Lead cross-product architecture reviews, standardize engineering practices, and drive foundational technical investments. Tackle the most complex, ambiguous technical challenges at platform and company-wide scale. Mentor and guide principal and staff engineers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement. Partner closely with product, engineering, and executive leaders to shape strategic direction and technical investments.

Qualifications

1. Possess 15+ years of experience designing and scaling distributed systems and platforms. 2. Demonstrate the ability to set technical vision and strategy at an enterprise or company-wide level. 3. Exhibit expertise in system design, reliability, scalability, security, and cost optimization for large-scale architectures. 4. Have experience leading cross-functional initiatives and resolving highly complex, ambiguous technical problems. 5. Maintain a proven record of mentoring senior engineering talent and elevating organizational standards. 6. Showcase exceptional written and verbal communication, influence, and leadership skills. 7. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Benefits

- Competitive pay - Generous time off - Ample parental leave - Wellness leave - Healthcare - Retirement savings program