Tech Lead /Sr. Principal Engineer (L6)
Twilio
Remote - IndiaremotePosted 4 days ago
Skill Required
EngineeringSystem DesignMachine Learningrelated fieldPrototypingR ProgrammingJavaScriptSpring BootNode.jsbuildingAngularAzurePythondesignReactCloudDesign PatternsJavaGenerative AISQLAWSandGoAI
Key highlights
- Competitive pay
- 10+ years of professional software development experience required
- Remote work – candidates must be based in India (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra, Delhi)
- Generous time off and parental/wellness leave
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Leadership & mentorship responsibilities
Role overview
Twilio is seeking an Applied Research – Tech Lead / Sr. Principal Engineer (L6) in Emerging Technologies to join Twilio Forward, the incubation lab that pushes boundaries and drives Horizon‑3 initiatives. In this role you will design and build new product ideas, spearhead AI research and development, and enable rapid experimentation while working remotely from India.
Responsibilities
- Contribute hands‑on technical expertise, collaborate on rapid prototyping, and develop innovative solutions as part of Twilio’s incubation team.
- Work closely with cross‑functional partners to design and build new product ideas, leveraging modern technologies and problem‑solving abilities.
- Enable rapid experimentation in partnership with the ETI tech lead.
- Architect & Deliver: Design, develop, and own the end‑to‑end implementation of high‑stakes prototypes and robust, production‑ready solutions.
- Spearhead AI R&D: Drive the technical direction and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to experiment with, validate, and integrate AI, machine learning, and frontier technologies.
- Champion Engineering Excellence: Establish governance for code reviews and pioneer continuous improvements to engineering standards, mentoring peers to elevate overall code quality.
- Influence & Evangelize: Articulate complex technical concepts, architectural decisions, and project velocity clearly to executive stakeholders and engineering peers alike.
- Drive Agility: Navigate ambiguity and rapidly pivot technical strategies in response to shifting requirements, user feedback, and fast‑paced market dynamics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of professional software development experience.
- Proficiency across modern programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java or Go with the ability to select the right tool for the job.
- Experience building applications using front‑end (React, Angular) and/or back‑end (Node.js, Springboot) frameworks.
- Data Architecture: Solid understanding of database technologies, including both SQL and NoSQL paradigms and when to select them.
- Next‑Gen Workflow: Mastery of an agentic coding operating model; highly effective at leveraging advanced dev tools, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and LLMs to drastically accelerate AI‑assisted development.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and a collaborative mindset with effective communication skills for technical discussions.
- Extreme Autonomy: Exceptional ability to navigate intense ambiguity, self‑unblock execution, and ruthlessly solve ambiguous problems without requiring constant structural support.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Strong communication and mentorship skills, with a collaborative mindset suited for high‑bandwidth technical discussions.
Nice to have
- Hands‑on exposure to LLM, AI, or machine learning principles or projects.
- Cloud Architecture: Deep knowledge of cloud‑based platforms (AWS, Azure) and the design principles of distributed systems.
- Ability to ramp up on new technologies, solve well‑defined problems, and be iterative about building.
- Passion for innovation and exploring emerging technologies.
- Experience working in remote or globally distributed teams.
- Contributions to open source or tech community projects.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Generous time off
- Ample parental and wellness leave
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement savings program
- Support for volunteering and donation efforts
- Remote‑first work environment
Additional details
- At Twilio we shape the future of communications, delivering innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empowering millions of developers worldwide.
- We are a remote‑first company with a strong culture of connection and global inclusion; occasional in‑person meetings may be required for team gatherings, functional off‑sites, or customer meetings.
- Hiring uses Artificial Intelligence to improve efficiency, but all hiring decisions are made by real Twilions.
- Location: Remote, based in India (only Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra, Delhi).
- Travel: May be required occasionally to participate in project or team in‑person meetings.
- Twilio provides a safe recruiting process and warns against fraud; official communication comes from @twilio.com addresses.
- Twilio is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E‑Verify program where required.