Principal Software Engineer

Twilio is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Identity & Security Products team, focusing on shaping the future of authentication, verification, and identity solutions that protect millions of users globally. This is a remote position working with Twilio's growing Identity and Security product suite including Authy, Verify and Lookup.

The role demands an accomplished technical leader who can work directly with the head of engineering, bringing both hands-on technical depth and strategic vision. The ideal candidate will excel at tackling complex technical challenges and making system-wide architectural decisions while maintaining a strong focus on customer impact. The position involves designing and implementing highly scalable distributed systems, architecting secure solutions, and leading cross-team technical initiatives.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for driving technical excellence across multiple teams, mentoring other engineers, and making critical technical decisions that balance innovation with reliability. The role requires deep expertise in building and operating large-scale systems, with a focus on security, reliability, and performance. You'll need to stay current with industry trends and emerging threats in identity and authentication to ensure Twilio's products remain at the forefront of security best practices.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $184,500 to $271,300 depending on location, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k), paid leave, and equity participation. This is an opportunity to shape the security landscape at a company that powers communications for hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide.

Working at Twilio means joining a remote-first culture that values diversity, inclusion, and making a global impact. The company emphasizes continuous learning, technical excellence, and maintaining a strong connection to customer needs. If you're passionate about building secure, scalable systems and want to protect millions of users while working with cutting-edge identity and security technologies, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.