Software Engineer (L2)

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: 2+ years experience writing production-grade code in a modern programming language Experience programming in one or more of the following: Go, Java, Python, or similar languages Experience operating large-scale, distributed systems on top of cloud infrastructure such as Amazon Web Services (AWS). For example, experience handling production incidents. Have hands-on experience with container orchestration frameworks (e.g. Kubernetes, EKS, ECS) Have experience with large scale async processing systems Experience shipping services (products) following CI/CD development paradigm. Good grasp of software engineering and how to build a system in scalable and extensive manner; Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills to convey complex technical concepts effectively. Comfortable asking questions and taking initiative to solve problems where it is often necessary to “ draw the owl ” Leverage best-in-class development productivity practices including AI tooling. Desired: Experience working with event streaming technologies (Kafka, Pulsar, or similar). Familiarity with database technologies like PostgreSQL and DynamoDB. Exposure to observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog. Experience working in a geographically distributed team. Location This role will be remote, but is not eligible to be hired in CA, CT, NJ, NY, PA, WA. No mandatory travel is anticipated. Compensation *Please note this role is open to candidates outside of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington D.C., and Washington State. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only. The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows: Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont or Washington D.C. $116,960.00 to $146,200.00. Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay a rea): $123,760.00 to $154,700.00). Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $137,520.00 to $171,900.00). 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. 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. . Stay alert to recruitment fraud We care about your safety. Scammers sometimes impersonate Twilio recruiters through fake job postings, emails, websites, or messages. Please ensure you are engaging with an official @ twilio.com email address. We will never ask for payment, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or banking information during the recruiting process. We do not make job offers without a formal interview process or conduct interviews exclusively through text-based messaging apps. . 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.