Because you belong at Twilio

The Who, What, Why and Where

Twilio is growing fast and looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to join our globally distributed Flex R&D organization on our Flex Runtime team. Flex is Twilio’s flagship contact center solution and is a unique product that provides our customers with the building blocks they need to meet their needs. We are looking for a motivated individual to lead our Test Automation strategy, as well as be a champion for quality across the Flex organization. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to influence and implement architectural solutions that will enable us to achieve our goal of being the world’s most trusted communication platform.

Who?

Twilio is looking for an engineer who lives the Twilio Magic.

• 5+ years of software development and/or testing experience
• Proficient in a modern development language such as Java or Python
• Experience with designing and developing full stack test automation
• Expert in Quality Assurance testing techniques
• Ability to translate architecture vision into concrete system designs
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders on test automation as well as coaching engineers on testing best practices
• Strong communication skills: in person, on paper, or in code. You can explain technical concepts to product managers, other engineers, and support
• Passion for quality code and building things

What?

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, you will live the Twilio Magic values:

• RUTHLESSLY PRIORITIZE: Work with other engineering teams and with members of the product organisation to distill internal and customer needs into requirements and tech specs 
• DRAW THE OWL: Set and lead testing direction without having all of the answers
• BE AN OWNER: Architect new systems with a focus on scalability, testability, and maintainability
• WEAR THE CUSTOMER’S SHOES: Help resolve technical issues and blockers for internal and external customers
• DON’T SETTLE: Drive high engineering standards on the team through code review, automated testing, and mentoring. We care what our code looks like, and you should too
• EMPOWER OTHERS: Collaborate with colleagues on a small, energetic team

Why?

Twilio has democratized communications channels like voice, text, chat, and video by virtualizing the world’s telecommunications infrastructure through APIs that are simple enough for any developer to use, yet robust enough to power the world’s most demanding applications.

With the launch of Flex, Twilio introduces a new type of platform for applications which has the potential to disrupt traditional monolithic application vendors in the same way API platforms disrupted traditional infrastructure services for communications.

Twilio is a company that is empowering the world’s developers with modern communication in order to build better applications. Twilio is truly unique; we are a company committed to your growth, your learning, your development, and your entire employee experience. We only win when our employees succeed and we're dedicated to helping you develop your strengths. We have a cultural foundation built on diversity, inclusion, and innovation and we want you and your ideas to thrive at Twilio.

Where?

This position will be located in our Denver office (or remote). Around the world, Twilio offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well being of you and your loved ones. No matter where you are based, you will experience a company that believes in small teams for maximum impact; seeks well-rounded talent to ensure a full perspective on our customers’ experience,  understands that this is a marathon, not a sprint; that continuously and purposefully builds an inclusive culture that empowers everyone to do their best work and be the best version of themselves.