Staff Software Engineer (L4) Data Platform

Twilio provides real-time business communications and data solutions that help companies and developers build applications and customer experiences. The company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to architect scalable and reliable data solutions, drive technical innovation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers on the Data Substrate team.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• • 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
• 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

• • Contributions to OSS projects is a bonus
• • Familiarity with data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL processes is a plus