Principal Software Engineer (San Francisco)

Who we are

At Twilio, we're shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions tohundreds of thousands of businessesand 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.

See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio's next Software Engineer in Twilio's Conversational AI organization.

About the job

This position is needed to enhance and support the AI and Agentic offerings of our Conversational Agents Team. Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models are changing how companies operate internally and interact with their customers. This team is laser focused on delivering the best in class platform primitives upon which any customer can integrate with their AI Agent to answer questions and execute actions autonomously.

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll :

• Develop solutions independently and with team members. Design software for modularity and flexibility. Writing maintainable and well-tested code, working in a professional software engineering environment.
• Help define, break down and prioritize work in partnership with the team
• Help research industry trends, provide analysis, develop Proof Of Concepts
• Work with LLM providers and services responsible for Memory and Retrieval Augmented Generation
• Infuse your technical expertise and know-how in your team through code reviews and whiteboarding sessions.
• Work with our Tech Lead to set up standard methodologies for your area of ownership. You will be working with Typescript / Python.

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!

Desired :

Location

This role will be remote,but is not eligible to be hired in CA, CT, NJ, NY, PA, WA.

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.

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

The estimated pay

ranges for this role are as follows :

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 November 15, 2025 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.