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<p><strong>See yourself at Twilio</strong></p> <p>Join the team as Twilio’s next Software Engineer, Early Career - Messaging API!</p> <p><strong>Who we are & why we’re hiring</strong></p> <p>At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to<a href="https://customers.twilio.com/"> hundreds of thousands of businesses </a>and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.</p> <p>Our dedication to <a href="https://www.twilio.com/en-us/blog/open-work">remote-first work</a>, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion mean that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant, diverse team 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. </p> <p><strong>About the job</strong></p> <p>This position is needed to help the Comms Engineering team build and maintain the communications platform, used by thousands of customers worldwide to communicate through various channels. A successful candidate is passionate about designing, developing, deploying and operating software solutions at scale, a self-starter, embodying a growth mindset, and wants to help Twilio deliver the best user experience for next-generation communications. </p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>In this role, you’ll:</p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain software</li> <li>Work with a small and collaborative team, whiteboarding ideas, building backend services and APIs</li> <li>Perform thorough and thoughtful code reviews to help maintain a high standard of code quality</li> <li>Support production operations, building, releasing and assisting with team on-call</li> <li>Craft clear and concise documentation</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications </strong></p> <p>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!</p> <p><strong>Required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree, preferable in Computer Science, or equivalent experience</li> <li>Experience with Go or Java</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li> <li>Ability to participate in an on-call rotation</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desired:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience using NoSQL databases like DynamoDB</li> <li>Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, including containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) </li> <li>Polyglot developer with the ability to work across multiple programming languages and frameworks as needed.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Location</strong></p> <p>This role will be remote,<em> </em>but is not eligible to be hired in CA, CT, NJ, NY, PA, or WA.</p> <p><strong>Travel </strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Compensation</strong></p> <p><em>*Please note this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado, California, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only.</em></p> <p>The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Based in Colorado or Washington D.C.: $120,000.00</li> <li>Based in New York, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $126,500.00</li> <li>Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $141,000.00</li> <li>This role is eligible to participate in Twilio's equity plan and the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave. </li> </ul> <p>The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location within the state.</p> <p>Applications for the role will be accepted on an ongoing basis.</p> <h1><strong>What We Offer</strong></h1> <p>There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.</p> <h1><strong>Twilio thinks big. Do you?</strong></h1> <p>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<a href="https://www.twilio.com/company/values"> Twilio Magic</a>. Additionally, we empower employees to build<a href="https://www.twilio.org/impact-fund/"> positive change in their communities</a> by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.</p> <p>So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!</p> <p>If this role isn't what you're looking for, <a href="https://www.twilio.com/company/jobs#open-positions">please consider other open positions</a>.</p>

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