[Remote] Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Who we are  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. We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. Join the team as Twilio’s next Senior Software Engineer. Twilio’s SDK engineering team builds robust, powerful SDKs and a GraphQL layer to enable developers build their own Contact Center UIs and real-time AI Contact Center products. Design, build, and maintain large-scale backend services with a focus on reliability, availability, scalability, and performance. Champion high-quality engineering practices, including automated testing, maintainable code, and thorough documentation. Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. ~5+ years of experience building and operating cloud-scale backend systems. ~ Strong programming skills in backend languages such as Java or Scala. ~ Experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms at scale. ~ Any prior experience building SDKs and GraphQL BFF layer is an added advantage. Ability to establish backend engineering guidelines and represent the team within the broader Twilio engineering organization. Passion for delivering high-quality products and continuously learning new technologies. This role will be remote and based in the UK Travel  For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings. 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. Additionally, we empower employees to build  positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.