Software Engineer

Remote - Ireland

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 Software Engineer.

About the job

This position is needed to build and maintain a suite of services critical to the messaging platform at Twilio. As a Software Engineer in the Messaging organisation, you will be working with product managers, architects and other engineers to deliver Messaging product features. Being on the critical path of one of the world's largest messaging platforms, the team's primary focus is around building scalable, reliable and low latency services.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

Design, develop, and maintain Messaging backend services
Improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of Messaging backend systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and infrastructure to deliver customer-focused solutions.
Drive best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
Ensure high operational excellence by monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining always-on cloud services.
Contribute to architectural discussions and technical roadmaps.

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:

2+ years of experience with Java frameworks or Go language in a professional environment
Strong Computer Science fundamentals not limited to data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems
Knowledge of processes and engineering best practices in all phases of the software development life cycle
Readiness to participate in the on-call rotation
Strong communication skills and desire to make an impact and thrive in small, collaborative, energetic teams

Desired:

Understanding of cloud computing fundamentals, preferably AWS
Knowledge of microservice architecture
Knowledge of containerised deployment strategy, preferably Docker and Kubernetes

Location

This role will be remote, based in Ireland

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.

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