Software Architect – L6

Twilio

. Set and communicate long-term architectural vision, aligning teams and leadership across Twilio.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set and communicate long-term architectural vision, aligning teams and leadership across Twilio.
Lead cross-product architecture reviews, standardize engineering practices, and drive foundational technical investments.
Solve the most complex, ambiguous technical challenges at platform and company-wide scale.
Mentor and guide principal and staff engineers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
Partner closely with product, engineering, and executive leaders to shape strategic direction and technical investments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience designing and scaling distributed systems and platforms.
Demonstrated ability to set technical vision and strategy at an enterprise or company-wide level.
Expertise in system design, reliability, scalability, security, and cost optimization for large-scale architectures.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and resolving highly complex, ambiguous technical problems.
Proven record of mentoring senior engineering talent and elevating organizational standards.
Exceptional written and verbal communication, influence, and leadership skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Generous time off
Ample parental leave
Wellness leave
Healthcare
Retirement savings program

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Hard Skills & Tools

distributed systemssystem designreliabilityscalabilitysecuritycost optimizationarchitecture reviewsengineering practicestechnical investmentscross-functional initiatives

Soft Skills

mentoringleadershipcommunicationinfluenceproblem-solvingcollaborationstrategic directioncontinuous improvementengineering excellenceorganizational standards

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineeringrelated field