Hiring: Principal Software Engineer Company: Twilio Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:22:40 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AI, AWS, Bash, ClickHouse, Helm, Java, Kafka, Kubernetes, Python, Spark, Terraform, Twilio About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in software development, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership role. •At least 5 years in a technical leadership role. Required Skills: •Lead the design and development of our data infrastructure, driving technical vision and strategy to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance. •Serve as the subject matter expert in distributed systems, data technologies, with strong software engineering skills •Architect and implement scalable and efficient data systems, storage solutions, and processing frameworks using state-of-the-art technologies. •Drive technical innovation and research to stay at the forefront of emerging data technologies and best practices. •Mentor and coach a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. •Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient technical solutions. •Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the data lifecycle, adhering to industry best practices and compliance standards. Qualifications: •Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. •Demonstrated success in architecting, delivering, and driving technical strategy of large-scale data platforms, especially utilizing cloud computing systems like AWS and deploying via K8s/Terraform/Helm. •Expertise in big data technologies such as Clickhouse, Kafka, Spark and deep understanding of how partitioning, slicing and dicing big data works. •Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Bash, Go, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. •Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and drive alignment across teams. •Track record of elevating engineering standards, mentoring across teams, and influencing organizational technical decisions, not just at the squad level. •Deep commitment to operational excellence, with demonstrated experience in architecting for high availability, observability, and incident response in distributed systems. •Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver results under tight timelines. •Knowledge of tying into various authorization/authentication systems. •Networking and network security knowledge. Compensation: •$188,240 - $235,300 / year •This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan and corporate bonus plan Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!