Software Engineer

About this role

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.

Requirements

• 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.

About Twilio

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.