Senior / Staff Applied Research Software Engineer - Emerging Tech

Twilio

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $141,520–$213,900 / yr
Posted: 8 days ago
Closes: Dec 6, 2026

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Similar $194k

This role $178k

$130k most similar roles pay here $246k

This role pays less than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $163,500–$223,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $194k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Twilio

Twilio is a cloud communications platform that provides APIs and software, allowing developers to embed voice, messaging, video, and email functionalities directly into their applications.

Twilio currently has 32 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,520–$173,590 across 25 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior / Staff Applied Research Software Engineer - Emerging Tech

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Join Twilio Forward as a Senior or Staff Applied Software Research Engineer to drive innovation in emerging technologies, focusing on Horizon-3 initiatives that redefine human-AI interaction. You’ll collaborate with passionate engineers to develop prototypes and innovative solutions, leveraging modern tools like JavaScript, Python, React, Angular, Node.js, and Springboot. At the Senior level, you will contribute to rapid prototyping and code development, while Staff-level roles involve designing production-ready solutions and communicating technical concepts to stakeholders. Both positions require a strong background in full-stack development, problem-solving skills, and an eagerness to learn new technologies, with experience in AI or machine learning being highly desirable. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that shape Twilio’s future offerings in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Skills

JavaScript Python Java React Angular Node.js Springboot SQL NoSQL AWS Azure MCP LLMs CI/CD Git Docker Kubernetes

What you'll do

Develop and test code for prototypes and new product features.
Experiment with modern tools, frameworks, and emerging technologies.
Design and implement production-ready solutions using AI and machine learning.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
Communicate technical concepts and progress updates to stakeholders.

What we're looking for

3+ years of professional full-stack software development experience (Senior level)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Proficiency in modern programming languages like JavaScript, Python, Java
Experience with front-end frameworks (React, Angular) and back-end technologies (Node.js, Springboot)
Solid understanding of database fundamentals including SQL and NoSQL
Mastery of an agentic coding model for AI-assisted development (Staff level)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in ambiguous environments

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