Principal Presales Engineer, Product Specialist

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Hiring Remotely in Brazil
Remote
Entry level
Productivity • Software • Conversational AI
The Role
Designs and validates complex, multi-product Twilio solutions for enterprise customers. Partners with sales, solutions engineering, product, and marketing teams to support technical wins, develop conversational AI and messaging architectures, and influence product strategy. Requires expertise in APIs, event-driven systems, backend development, messaging reliability, and LLM-driven architectures, plus Portuguese and English fluency. The role is remote in Brazil with approximately 15% travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

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. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.
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Hiring and how we work

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! 

Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings. 
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See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Principal Presales Engineer, Product Specialist.

About the job

This position is needed to partner closely with sales, solutions engineering, and enterprise strategists to consult on complex, multi-product opportunities. You will scope, design, and validate how complex multi-product solutions fit into the client’s ecosystem and help paint the long-term Twilio vision for our customers. You will be a critical partner cross-functionally, working with product, engineering, and marketing to identify and share technology patterns and shifts from our clients (and prospects) to influence product strategy.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

  • Develop your expertise of the Twilio platform, use cases and buyer personas, while keeping up with industry trends in Voice + AI
  • Scope, design, and build multi-product solution architecture and compelling presentations to secure the Technical Win
  • Support core sales and solutions engineering team members on value-selling strategies and complex solution sales
  • Design and validate scalable, secure, multi-product messaging architectures aligned to customer ecosystems and long-term Twilio adoption.
  • Partner with Sales, Solutions Engineers, and Enterprise Strategists to drive technical validation and secure the technical win in complex sales cycles.
  • Document recent patterns and technology shifts with our clients and prospects to influence Product and R&D strategy and roadmap via GTM interlock and PDLC processes

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:

  •  Hands-on experience designing and validating Conversational AI or LLM-driven architectures (e.g., integrating OpenAI, Dialogflow, or similar models via APIs).
  • Experience leading pre-sales or solution architecture engagements, including scoping, design, and technical validation in both Portuguese and English language.
  • Strong background in API-based, event-driven systems, with hands-on experience using REST APIs and webhooks.
  • Working knowledge of at least one backend language such as Node.js or Python, with prior software development or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in messaging platforms, including throughput management, retry strategies, and deliverability optimization.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and executive audiences.
  • Strong collaboration and influencing skills across sales, engineering, and product stakeholders.

Desired:

  • Experience working in an overlay or specialist pre-sales capacity.
  • Experience collaborating with Product on roadmap or positioning.
  • Prior exposure to Twilio products or other CPaaS platforms.
  • Business-level proficiency in Spanish.

Location

This role will be remote, and based in Brazil.

Travel 

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 15% 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.

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now! If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

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Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Skills Required

  • Hands-on experience designing and validating Conversational AI or LLM-driven architectures, including API integrations with OpenAI, Dialogflow, or similar models
  • Experience leading presales or solution architecture engagements involving scoping, design, and technical validation
  • Portuguese and English language proficiency
  • Strong background in API-based and event-driven systems
  • Hands-on experience using REST APIs and webhooks
  • Working knowledge of Node.js, Python, or another backend language, with prior software development or equivalent experience
  • Expertise in messaging platforms, including throughput management, retry strategies, and deliverability optimization
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and executive audiences
  • Strong collaboration and influencing skills across sales, engineering, and product stakeholders
  • Experience in an overlay or specialist presales capacity
  • Experience collaborating with Product on roadmap or positioning
  • Exposure to Twilio products or other CPaaS platforms
  • Business-level Spanish proficiency

Twilio Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Twilio and has not been reviewed or approved by Twilio.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental-health programs, and core protections like life and disability insurance. Wellness options and stipends are also emphasized to support ongoing wellbeing.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption is described as robust. Financial assistance for adoption and fertility needs further extends family support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, sick days, and dedicated volunteer time are highlighted, with some teams operating an unlimited time-off approach. Company-wide breaks reinforce the ability to take meaningful time away from work.

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The Company
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6,355 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Millions of developers around the world have used Twilio to unlock the magic of communications to improve any human experience. Twilio has democratized communications channels like voice, text, chat, video, and email by virtualizing the world’s communications infrastructure through APIs that are simple enough for any developer to use, yet robust enough to power the world’s most demanding applications. By making communications a part of every software developer’s toolkit, Twilio is enabling innovators across every industry — from emerging leaders to the world’s largest organizations — to reinvent how companies engage with their customers.

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