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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, diverse team 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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Join the team as Twilio’s next Staff, Application Security Engineer.
About the job
The Cloud and Application Security team enables delivery of secure by default products to reduce our attack surface against an evolving threat landscape. This position is needed to enhance Twilio’s Application Security capabilities to improve visibility, reduce vulnerabilities and foster secure engineering practices . This role is going to provide thought leadership and help build key aspects of the program in partnership with different InfoSec and Engineering teams.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
- Lead Application Security initiatives across different teams to design, build and implement security best practices
- Implement and enhance security automation within CI/CD pipelines
- Maintain Application Security solutions, measure their effectiveness and continuously improve based on strategic priorities
- Develop and maintain secure coding guidelines and security training for Engineers
- Investigate security vulnerabilities and support incident response as needed
- Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques to proactively secure applications
Qualifications
Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also 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:
- 8+ years of experience in application security, secure software development, or related fields.
- Hands on experience with SAST, SCA, DAST, Secrets, API Security solutions
- Deep understanding of security for Containers, web, APIs, and cloud-native workloads (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Strong knowledge of OWASP top 10s and modern attack vectors
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Go, Java, TypeScript)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with a diverse array of stakeholders at different levels
Desired:
- Application Security certifications (OSCP, GWAPT, GCPN etc)
- Experience with Threat Modeling
Location
This role will be remote and located in Alberta, Ontario or British Columbia, Canada.
Travel
We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings.
What We Offer
There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.
The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:
- Based in British Columbia. : $143,000 - $178,000 CAD
Twilio is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodation@twilio.com.
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 committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@twilio.com.
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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.