Principal Software Engineer

Twilio is hiring a Principal Software Engineer for a remote role based in the United States. Twilio builds communications tools used by hundreds of thousands of businesses and millions of developers. The company works remote-first, and this listing is for engineers who want to work from wherever they are.

About the job

Twilio's own posting for this role is a template that has not been filled in. The sections for the job summary, responsibilities, and qualifications still contain placeholder text, so the listing does not yet say what the Principal Software Engineer will actually work on, what the day-to-day looks like, or which skills and experience are required.

What the posting does confirm is the title, the company, and the location: Principal Software Engineer at Twilio, remote in the United States.

What Twilio says about working there

Twilio describes itself as remote-first, with a culture of connection and global inclusion. The company says employees are part of a team with diverse experiences making a global impact, and that your career at Twilio is in your hands.

Twilio uses artificial intelligence to help make its hiring process efficient, but the company states that every hiring decision is made by real Twilions.

What they are looking for

The required and desired qualification sections of the source posting are placeholders. They ask the hiring team to specify work schedule, education, previous job experience, certifications, technical skills, and soft skills, but no actual requirements have been listed.

Twilio does say it values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries and encourages everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. The company adds that if your career is just starting or has not followed a traditional path, that should not stop you from considering Twilio, and that it looks for people who bring something new to the table.

Location

The role is remote and based in the United States. The source posting includes several location options but does not mark which one applies, so the specific states or metro areas excluded from hiring are not stated here.

Travel

The posting includes two travel options and does not indicate which one applies. One option says approximately some travel is anticipated to connect with customers and colleagues in person. The other says you may be required to travel occasionally for project or team in-person meetings.

Pay and benefits

The compensation section of the source posting is a template with the dollar figures left blank, so no pay range is available. The posting notes that pay varies by location and that the starting salary is set based on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

Twilio says working there offers competitive pay, generous time off, parental and wellness leave, healthcare, and a retirement savings program, with offerings varying by location. The posting also lists health care insurance, a 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, and paid parental leave as benefits generally available to all roles. It notes the role may be eligible for Twilio's equity plan and corporate bonus plan.

Application deadline

The posting includes two deadline options and does not state which one applies, so no specific date is given.

About Twilio

Twilio says it likes to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and try new things. The company describes its values as Twilio Magic and says it supports employees' volunteering and donation efforts in their communities.