Who we are
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 team with diverse experiences 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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Hiring and how we work
We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions!
Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings.
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See yourself at Twilio
Join the team as Twilio’s next Staff Engineer, Security Engineering Partners.
About the job
We are actively recruiting for this role to fill an existing vacancy. This position is needed to bridge the gap between our security organization and engineering teams by partnering on the implementation of robust security measures at scale, up-leveling existing security capabilities and critical security risk reduction.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
- Design and ship scalable security solutions.
- Build relationships with engineering to foster cooperative partnerships across key Twilio products and platforms.
- Partner with product and engineering teams to integrate scalable security capabilities.
- Use metrics and data on the state of security at the product level, to drive accountability and action.
- Drive security risk reduction through technical leadership and influence of engineering roadmaps.
- Lead security reviews for critical features, new initiatives and infrastructure changes.
- Cultivate security expertise across engineering teams through mentorship, technical guidance and training.
Qualifications
Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to 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 security engineering with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable security solutions.
- Deep technical expertise in any of these specialized security domains - application security, cloud security, product security.
- Experience with Threat Modeling methodologies and leading security design reviews.
- Experience leveraging LLMs in security solutions.
- Ability to translate emerging security threats and trends into actionable engineering requirements and technical roadmaps.
- A strong background in software development with specialized expertise in security engineering.
- Proficiency in Python is required. Proficiency in additional programming languages like Go and Java is a plus.
- Experience driving software delivery utilizing robust CI/CD processes.
- Experience leveraging best-in-class development productivity practices including AI tooling.
- Proven track record leading cross-functional security initiatives where you influenced security outcomes outside of the security organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences effectively.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or related industry experience.
Desired:
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical capability.
- Comfortable with ambiguity.
- Good understanding of infrastructure and application security risks and mitigation techniques.
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tooling.
- Working knowledge of containerization and cloud infrastructure (AWS).
Location
This role will be remote and based in Ontario, British Columbia or Alberta, 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
Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, 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:
- CAD 160,320.00 - CAD 200,400.00
- Target Bonus Percentage 15%
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
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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Stay alert to recruitment fraud
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Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
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