# Senior / Staff Applied Research Software Engineer - Emerging Tech

**Company**: Twilio
**Location**: Remote - US
**Work arrangement**: remote
**Experience**: staff
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $141,520.00 - $213,900.00
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

**Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/twilio/jobs/7993959?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
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## Description

## Job Description

Twilio is seeking a Senior or Staff Applied Software Research Engineer for Emerging Technologies. As part of Twilio's incubation team, you will pioneer Horizon-3 initiatives that fundamentally redefine how humanity interacts with artificial intelligence.

### About the Job

This full-stack engineer position contributes hands-on technical expertise, collaborates on rapid prototyping, and develops innovative solutions. As a Senior Applied Software Research Engineer, you'll build hands-on skills with new technologies, collaborate with passionate engineers, and contribute to delivering solutions that help shape Twilio's future offerings. As a Staff Applied Software Research Engineer, you'll work closely with cross-functional partners to design and build new product ideas, leveraging modern technologies and problem-solving abilities.

### Responsibilities

#### Senior Level:

- Develop, test, and deploy code for prototypes and new product features.

- Collaborate with team members to solve technical challenges and improve solution design.

- Participate in code reviews, documentation, and team knowledge sharing.

- Experiment with modern tools, frameworks, and emerging technologies.

- Adapt to evolving requirements and provide input on process improvements.

#### Staff Level:

- Design, develop, and implement prototypes and production-ready solutions.

- Collaborate with team members to experiment with AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies.

- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering best practices.

- Communicate progress and technical concepts to stakeholders and peers.

- Adapt quickly to feedback and changing requirements in a fast-paced environment.

### Qualifications

#### Required Skills:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

- Programming proficiency in languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Java.

- Experience with front-end (React, Angular) and/or back-end (Node.js, Springboot) technologies.

- Understanding of database fundamentals (SQL or NoSQL).

- Effective written and verbal communication skills.

- Agentic coding operating model with ability to leverage skills/ MCP/ LLMs for AI-assisted coding.

- Ability to deal with ambiguity and solve problems independently.

#### Staff Level Additional Requirements:

- 5+ years of professional full-stack software development experience.

- Proficiency across modern programming languages.

- Experience building applications using front-end and/or back-end frameworks.

- Solid understanding of database technologies.

- Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative mindset.

- Mastery of an agentic coding operating model.

### Location and Travel

- Remote-based in the United States.

- Approximately 5% travel anticipated.

### What We Offer

- Competitive pay.

- Generous time off.

- Parental and wellness leave.

- Healthcare.

- Retirement savings program.

### Compensation

- Estimated pay ranges: $141,520.00 - $213,900.00 depending on location.

- Eligible for equity plan and corporate bonus plan.

- Benefits include health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.

## Skills

### Required
- JavaScript
- Python
- Java
- React
- Angular
- Node.js
- Springboot
- SQL
- NoSQL
- Machine Learning
- AI

### Nice to have
- Cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure)
- Distributed systems
- Open source contributions

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