Staff Software Engineer – L4

Twilio

Staff Software Engineer at Twilio focused on AI-powered tools for Customer Support. Leading the design and development of full-stack applications and mentoring engineering teams.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$160,320 - CA$200,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software infrastructure design and development, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance. Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and drive innovation in data technologies and best practices.

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Technical LeadershipFull-Stack DevelopmentData EngineeringData ModelingMentoring

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptTypescriptReactData InfrastructureDistributed SystemsData WarehousingETL ProcessesData Pipeline OptimizationSoftware EngineeringWeb Application Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationInfluencing Technical DecisionsFostering Technical ExcellenceThriving in Fast-Paced Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

ScalabilityReliabilityPerformanceData QualityData IntegrityCompliance StandardsTechnical VisionArchitectural WorkshopsCross-Functional CollaborationEmerging Data Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsETLJavaScriptReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Co-lead the design and development of our software infrastructure, driving technical vision and strategy to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance.
Drive the development of sophisticated, stateful web applications. You will oversee the integration of complex React-based front-ends with backend modular services, ensuring a seamless UI experience.
Serve as developer leader in distributed systems, data technologies, with strong software engineering skills.
Drive technical innovation and research to stay at the forefront of emerging data technologies and best practices.
Mentor and elevate a team of high-performing engineers. You don’t just write great code; you foster a culture of technical excellence, helping senior and mid-level engineers level up through deep-dive code reviews and architectural workshops.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient technical solutions.
Continuously adapt to the evolving JavaScript ecosystem to maximize engineering efficiency.
Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the data lifecycle, adhering to industry best practices and compliance standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.
Experience with full-stack development building web apps, using modern programming languages such as JavaScript, Typescript or React.
Proven track record of architecting and delivering complex data projects at scale, with a deep understanding of data infrastructure and distributed systems.
Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL processes, with experience designing and optimizing data pipelines.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and drive alignment across teams.
Strong leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing engineering teams.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver results under tight timelines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Generous time off
Ample parental and wellness leave
Healthcare
Retirement savings program
Incentive programs
Commissions
Equity grants
Health and wellness benefits
Retirement contributions
Paid time off