Senior Architect, Emerging Technologies

Twilio

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$284,320–$355,400 / yr
Posted
152 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 23, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays more than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $160,937–$235,750 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $320k versus about $198k for comparable roles.

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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 25 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $155,520–$194,400 across 19 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Architect, Emerging Technologies

JOB TITLE: Sr Architect - Emerging Technologies The Sr Architect - Emerging Technologies joins the Experimentation Team to drive next-generation innovation by designing, prototyping, and implementing forward-looking technical solutions. This role involves pioneering Horizon-3 initiatives that redefine human interaction with artificial intelligence, specifically focusing on agent-native communication channels and Agent-to-Human protocols. You will architect scalable, high-performance solutions, lead technical direction, and mentor software development engineers across the US and India. Key responsibilities include experimenting with AI, machine learning, and LLMs while ensuring designs align with enterprise architecture for scalability and extensibility. Required skills include proficiency in JavaScript, Python, Java, and Go, alongside experience with React, Angular, Node.js, Spring, SpringBoot, SQL, and NoSQL. You will also utilize AWS and Azure to solve complex technical problems within a remote-first environment.

What does a Architect earn?

Median $225000 from 45 postings across 26 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Architect and prototype scalable, high-performance solutions using modern technologies.
  • Experiment and iterate on new product ideas using AI, machine learning, and emerging tech.
  • Lead technical direction and mentor engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Partner cross-functionally to align prototypes with business opportunities and strategic goals.
  • Mentor a group of software development engineers across the US and India.
  • Communicate technical vision and results clearly to stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • Design forward-looking technical solutions that ensure scalability and extensibility in enterprise architecture.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of experience in architecture or principal engineering roles within innovative, fast-paced environments.
  • Experience in applied fraud detection and governance frameworks.
  • Familiarity with AI, machine learning, and LLMs, including experience deploying models or AI-driven projects.
  • Demonstrated success designing large-scale, high-performance architectures across AWS and Azure.
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages including JavaScript, Python, Java, and Go.
  • Experience with front-end (React, Angular) and back-end (Node.js, Spring, SpringBoot) development.
  • Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and their tradeoffs.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to drive technical direction and communicate with stakeholders.

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