[Remote] Senior / Staff Applied Research Software Engineer - Emerging Tech

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Twilio is a leading company in communications technology, dedicated to remote-first work and global inclusion. They are looking for a Senior or Staff Applied Research Software Engineer for Emerging Technologies to contribute technical expertise, collaborate on prototyping, and develop innovative solutions that shape Twilio's future offerings.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, test, and deploy code for prototypes and new product featuresCollaborate with team members to solve technical challenges and improve solution designParticipate in code reviews, documentation, and team knowledge sharingExperiment with modern tools, frameworks, and emerging technologiesAdapt to evolving requirements and provide input on process improvementsDesign, develop, and implement prototypes and production-ready solutionsCollaborate with team members to experiment with AI, machine learning, and emerging technologiesParticipate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering best practicesCommunicate progress and technical concepts to stakeholders and peersAdapt quickly to feedback and changing requirements in a fast-paced environmentSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience3+ years of professional software development experience, ideally full stack developmentProficiency in at least one programming language (such as JavaScript, Python, or Java)Experience working with front-end (React, Angular) and/or back-end (Node.js, Springboot) technologiesUnderstanding of database fundamentals (SQL or NoSQL)Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and solve problemsEffective written and verbal communication skillsHave an agentic coding operating model that is effective at leveraging skills/ MCP/ LLMs to be able to do ai-assisted codingAbility to deal with ambiguity and solve the problems vs. need constant support to unblock executionBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience5+ years of professional full stack software development experienceProficiency across modern programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or JavaExperience building applications using front-end (React, Angular) and/or back-end (Node.js, Springboot) frameworksSolid understanding of database technologies (SQL or NoSQL)Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindsetEffective communication skills for technical discussionsNext-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 developmentAbility to deal with ambiguity and solve the problems vs. need constant support to unblock executionExposure to AI or machine learning principles or projectsKnowledge of cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure) and distributed systemsAbility to ramp up on new technologies, solution against well defined problems and to be iterative about buildingPassion for innovation and exploring emerging technologiesExperience working in remote or globally distributed teamsContributions to open source or tech community projectsBenefitsCompetitive payGenerous time offAmple parental and wellness leaveHealthcareA retirement savings programThis 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.Company OverviewTwilio is a cloud communication company that enables users to use standard web languages to build voice, VoIP, and SMS apps via a web API. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.twilio.com/.