Software Engineer

About this role

Responsibilities

• In this role, you’ll:
• Architect and implement next-generation distributed systems capable of handling the immense throughput and concurrency requirements of Twilio Voice.
• Design low-latency, high-scale APIs that empower customers with real-time access to their data and communications infrastructure.
• Optimize and manage distributed database environments, ensuring high availability and performance across high-volume data stores.
• Own the full development lifecycle, from initial system design and prototyping to the continuous operation of 24x7 production services.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to solve "hard" distributed systems problems, ensuring our API layer is both resilient and developer-friendly.

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:
• A Master’s or Bachelor's degree and 5 + years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend or infrastructure systems.
• Expertise in Distributed Systems: A deep understanding of consistency models, partition tolerance, and the challenges of scaling stateful services.
• Core Languages: Proficiency in Java,Spring, Dropwizard and a strong grasp of building RESTful APIs at scale.
• Database Fundamentals: Practical experience working with and tuning PostgreSQL, Aurora or similar relational databases.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with deploying and managing large-scale services on AWS or GCP.
• Operational Excellence: Comfortable operating in an agile environment with a "you build it, you run it" mentality.
• Desired:
• OLAP & Big Data: Experience with ClickHouse or other column-oriented databases for high-performance analytical queries.
• Infrastructure as a code: Familiarity with tools such as Terraform, Harness for managing systems
• Data Pipelines: Prior exposure to technologies like Kafka or Spark for moving and processing data between distributed systems.
• Location
• This role will be based in our Dublin, Ireland office.
• 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 Voice & Video Postflight team as Twilio’s next Senior Software Engineer. About the job This position is needed to build and evolve next-generation distributed systems that empower our customers through high-performance APIs. You will be tasked with solving the complex challenges inherent in supporting the massive scale of Twilio Voice, ensuring our infrastructure remains robust as we expand our capabilities. As a Software Engineer, you will focus on the intersection of large-scale API development and advanced data systems. You will work on designing and implementing low-latency, highly scalable architectures that leverage modern database technologies to provide customers with seamless access to large-scale data.