Staff Software Engineer

Twilio

Who we are  At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences. Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! . See yourself at Twilio Join the team as Twilio's next Staff Software Engineer on our Data & Analytics Platform Who we are & why we’re hiring Twilio powers real-time business communications and data solutions that help companies and developers worldwide build better applications and customer experiences. Although we're headquartered in San Francisco, we have presence throughout South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We're on a journey to becoming a global company that actively opposes racism and all forms of oppression and bias. At Twilio, we support diversity, equity & inclusion wherever we do business. About the job We are seeking an experienced Staff Engineer to join our Data Substrate team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting scalable and reliable data solutions, collaborating closely with cross-functional partners driving technical innovation, and mentoring a team of talented engineers. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in data systems, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering complex data projects at scale.    Responsibilities In this role, you’ll: * Serve as a 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  Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!   Required: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 8+ years of experience in software development, or a related field. * Proven track record of architecting and delivering complex data projects at scale, with a deep understanding of data infrastructure and distributed systems. * Expertise in big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and other distributed computing systems. * Experience designing, building, and operating large-scale systems using AWS technologies. * Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Experience designing or working with Data Lakehouse architectures, including hands-on experience with Hudi, Iceberg, or Delta data formats. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and drive alignment across teams. * Strong leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing junior engineers. * Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver results under tight timelines. Desired * Contributions to OSS projects is a bonus * Familiarity with data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL processes is a plus. Location This role will be remote, and based in the United States. This role will be remote but is not eligible to be hired in CA, WA, NY, NJ, PA or CT. Travel  We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings. Compensation *Please note the salary range information provided applies only to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington D.C., and Washington State due to local requirements. Compensation for candidates in other locations will be discussed during the hiring process. Please note that hiring for this role is not restricted to the locations listed above. The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows: * Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont or Washington D.C. : $171,120.00 to $213,900.00  * Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $181,200.00 to $226,500.00 * Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $201,280.00 to $251,600.00. * This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan and corporate bonus plan. All roles are generally eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location..    Applications for this role are intended to be accepted until 8/28/2026, but may change based on business needs.  The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows: * $171,120.00 to $213,900.00  Applications for this role are intended to be accepted until 8/6/2026, but may change based on business needs. Twilio thinks big. Do you? We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts. So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now! If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions. Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Airbnb

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join: Everyone at Airbnb thinks about trust, but our team obsesses over it daily. At the core of trust is safety, and thus we spend a significant amount of our time and energy keeping the community safe. The Trust team is responsible for developing the technology that helps protect our community and platform from fraud while also ensuring our hosts, guests, homes, and experiences meet our high standards. We constantly work to fight against online fraud (such as monetary loss, compromised accounts, spam and scam in messages, fake inventory, etc.) as well as offline fraud (theft, property damage, personal safety, etc.). We also work on onboarding and screening of users, and think about complex topics like identity and reputation to ensure that every interaction with Airbnb helps build trust in us and our community. Trust Engineering is responsible for the technology vision and development of a complex stack that runs on every key interaction on the platform. The Difference You Will Make: As a senior technical individual contributor, you will partner closely with our leaders across the broader technical organization helping design, execute and deliver in a complex and collaborative roadmap of Trust engineering efforts that will require collaboration across many parts of the organization and many parts of Airbnb. Although you will be at one of our highest levels of seniority, all individual contributors at Airbnb are Software Engineers which means we expect you to be hands on and contribute code. A Typical day: * Define and execute the long-term vision and strategy for the Trust Platform, driving the architectural direction for foundational systems that enable scalable, high-quality fraud, safety, and trust decisioning across Airbnb, and are broadly leveraged across tech organizations * Dive deep into Trust Platform components, build system and performance tooling, and identify cross-cutting opportunities to elevate technical quality, operational excellence, and developer delight. * Champion an AI-first engineering approach, using LLM-powered agents to generate and iterate on code while you focus on problem-solving, system design, and quality oversight. * Partner with technical leaders, product managers, operations, data scientists, and Trust defense & ML teams to define and drive platform capabilities, tackle evolving fraud threats, and deliver measurable business impact * Lead and mentor engineers across teams, raising the technical bar and developing the next generation of technical leaders within the trust engineering ecosystem.  Your Expertise: * 12+ years of backend & platform engineering designing, building, and operating mission-critical distributed systems at scale. * BS, MS or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience * Proven experience guiding multi-year technical roadmaps: aligning long-term platform vision with day-to-day execution across multiple sub-teams, prototyping to iterate on ideas, and influencing without relying on formal authority. * Exceptional communication skills, equally effective white-boarding with senior ICs, partnering with cross-functional leads (Product, Design, Data Science), and presenting strategy to executives and the broader engineering community. * Obsessed with reliability: deep experience building and improving observability, SLOs, incident response, and resilience patterns (circuit breakers, graceful degradation, chaos testing) to keep mission-critical systems running at the highest bar. * Hands-on with modern languages (e.g., Kotlin/Java/Scala) and comfortable evaluating and introducing new technologies including AI-assisted development workflows (LLMs, code generation). * Experience building developer experience & tooling is a plus, with a mindset of treating internal developers as customers and championing self-service, documentation, and delightful DX. * Experience in the Trust and Risk domain is a plus. Your Location: This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list . If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from. Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging: Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.  We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application. How We'll Take Care of You: Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.   Pay Range $248,000—$310,000 USD

Twilio

Who we are  At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences. Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! . See yourself at Twilio Join the team as Twilio's next Senior or Staff Applied Software Research Engineer for Emerging Technologies. We are hiring for multiple positions at either a Senior or Staff level.  Who we are At Twilio, we're shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences. Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you're part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we're acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. Welcome to Twilio Forward, the incubation lab where we push boundaries, unlock next-era growth, and turn the once-unimagined into reality. As part of our Emerging Tech team, you will pioneer Horizon-3 initiatives that fundamentally redefine how humanity interacts with artificial intelligence. From launching Ola, the world’s first agent-native communication channel, to engineering the ground-breaking Agent-to-Human (A2H) protocol, we are actively building the control room for the autonomous future. If you are a builder driven to disrupt the status quo, reimagine what’s possible, and engineer what comes next, your journey starts here. About the job This full-stack engineer position is needed to contribute hands-on technical expertise, collaborate on rapid prototyping, and develop innovative solutions as part of Twilio’s incubation team.  As a Senior Applied Software Research Engineer, you’ll build hands-on skills with new technologies, collaborate with passionate engineers, and contribute to delivering solutions that help shape Twilio’s future offerings. This is a growth role, ideal for someone eager to learn and make a measurable difference in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. As a Staff Applied Software Research Engineer, you’ll work closely with cross-functional partners to design and build new product ideas, leveraging modern technologies and your problem-solving abilities. This is a high-impact opportunity for growth and learning, helping Twilio experiment and stay ahead in the evolving tech landscape. Responsibilities In this role, At the Senior level, you’ll: * Develop, test, and deploy code for prototypes and new product features. * Collaborate with team members to solve technical challenges and improve solution design. * Participate in code reviews, documentation, and team knowledge sharing. * Experiment with modern tools, frameworks, and emerging technologies. * Adapt to evolving requirements and provide input on process improvements. In this role, At the Staff level, you’ll: * Design, develop, and implement prototypes and production-ready solutions. * Collaborate with team members to experiment with AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies. * Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering best practices. * Communicate progress and technical concepts to stakeholders and peers. * Adapt quickly to feedback and changing requirements in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table! Required: At the Senior level: * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. * 3+ years of professional software development experience, ideally full stack development. * Proficiency in at least one programming language (such as JavaScript, Python, or Java). * Experience working with front-end (React, Angular) and/or back-end (Node.js, Springboot) technologies. * Understanding of database fundamentals (SQL or NoSQL). * Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and solve problems. * Effective written and verbal communication skills. * Have an agentic coding operating model that is effective at leveraging skills/ MCP/ LLMs to be able to do ai-assisted coding * Ability to deal with ambiguity and solve the problems vs. need constant support to unblock execution At the Staff level: * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. * 5+ years of professional full stack software development experience. * Proficiency across modern programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Java. * Experience building applications using front-end (React, Angular) and/or back-end (Node.js, Springboot) frameworks. * Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL or NoSQL). * Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset. * Effective communication skills for technical discussions. * Next-Gen Workflow: Mastery of an agentic coding operating model; highly effective at leveraging advanced dev tools, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and LLMs to drastically accelerate AI-assisted development. * Ability to deal with ambiguity and solve the problems vs. need constant support to unblock execution Desired: At the Senior & Staff level: * Exposure to AI or machine learning principles or projects. * Knowledge of cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure) and distributed systems. * Ability to ramp up on new technologies, solution against well defined problems and to be iterative about building. * Passion for innovation and exploring emerging technologies. * Experience working in remote or globally distributed teams. * Contributions to open source or tech community projects. Location   All Senior and Staff roles will be remote and based in the United States.   Travel  We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 5% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way.    What We Offer Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.   Compensation *Please note the salary range information provided applies only to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington D.C., and Washington State due to local requirements. Compensation for candidates in other locations will be discussed during the hiring process. Please note that hiring for this role is not restricted to the locations listed above. The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows: * Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont or Washington D.C. : $141,520.00 - $213,900.00. * Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $149,840.00 - $226,500.00. * Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $166,400.00 - $251.600.00. * This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan and corporate bonus plan. All roles are generally eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.   Application deadline information    Applications for this role will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Twilio thinks big. Do you? We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts. So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now! If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions. Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.