GTM Innovation, Principal Software Engineer

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Join the team as Twilio’s next GTM Innovation, Principal Software Engineer!

About the job

This position is needed to support the GTM Innovation team. As a GTM Innovation, Software Engineer, you will have a direct impact in consolidating the demo platform across both Communications and Segment for the first time in Twilio’s history. You will be responsible for creation, maintenance, and designing of the entire full stack demo platform, including frontend as well as any required backend code base across presales/templatized demos (e.g., Coast) and configurable demo environments for new common use cases across Twilio’s entire platform and the best in class stack reference architecture for each of the use cases and new solutions. You will report into Senior Manager, Demo Platform Engineering and partner closely with Enterprise Architects and Solution Acceleration Architects to drive innovation in the way we productize and elevate our demo experience across the business, with the goal of driving cross-sell, multiproduct adoption across the business by helping customers and the broader GTM org more easily and effectively visualize the vision for One Twilio. 

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Build comprehensive web applications and product demos that solve business use cases for Solutions Engineers to leverage in customer facing calls.  Demos may include Twilio communication APIs, customer websites and applications, Segment CDP, Flex, and other new pre-GA new solution and/or platform capabilities. 
• Utilize your software engineering expertise to build and maintain Twilio’s demo platform, demo environments and demo tooling, including integrations with other partner technology.
• Develop visually appealing, interactive demo environments using a range of tools, empowering AEs and SEs to provide self-service demos that highlight delightful user experiences.
• Stay abreast of new products, product updates and enhancements to incorporate them into the demo environments as appropriate to showcase the latest features and improvements.
• Apply first principle thinking to reimagine how Twilio’s products can be built and demonstrated and bring these ideas to life. 
• Gather feedback from end users and use insights to continuously enhance and refine demo content and delivery.

Qualifications 

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:

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong understanding of RESTful APIs, web frameworks and integrating SaaS platforms.
• Experience learning, understanding and communicating complex technical concepts to crossfunctional stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Javascript/Typescript including experience using Node and React with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies as needed.
• Working knowledge of architecting and building agentic applications using latest technologies including MCP and frameworks such as Langchain. 
• Experience developing and deploying full stack, web-based applications with a focus on creating intuitive user interfaces and seamless user experiences.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering projects with tight deadlines and incomplete information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, with a strong attention to detail.

Desired:

• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, GCP, AWS is a plus.
• Familiarity with the CPaaS API space, working with Twilio’s APIs, and prior CPaaS coding experience a huge plus
• Experience with React, NextJS or similar frameworks. 
• Strong knowledge of SQL, relational databases and database management.
• Passionate in building AI native applications using the latest frameworks, learning about data infrastructure and staying informed about new trends, technologies, and frameworks.

Location

1. This role will be remote and based in the USA. 

Travel 

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 10% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way. 

What We Offer

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.

Compensation

*Please note this role is open to candidates outside of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington D.C., and Washington State. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only.

The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:

• Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont or Washington D.C. : $167,800.00 - $209,700.00.
• Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $177,700.00 - $222,100.00.
• Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $197,400.00 - $246,700.00.
• This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan and corporate bonus plan. All roles are generally eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

Applications for this role are intended to be accepted until September 19, 2025, but may change based on business needs.