Tech Lead, Applied Research, Emerging Tech

Twilio

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
US
Salary
$227,840–$284,800 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Closes
Dec 13, 2026
Nearby
93 roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $194k
This role $256k
$142k most similar roles pay here $300k

This role pays more than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $163,525–$223,700 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $256k versus about $194k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 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 33 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,520–$176,900 across 28 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Tech Lead, Applied Research, Emerging Tech

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Join Twilio as an Applied Research Tech Lead (P6) in Emerging Technologies, a high-impact role within the incubation team where you’ll architect and deliver cutting-edge solutions by designing robust prototypes and production-ready systems. You will spearhead AI research and development, champion engineering excellence through governance and mentorship, and influence technical direction across cross-functional teams. This position requires expertise in modern programming languages like JavaScript, Python, Java, or Go, proficiency with front-end frameworks such as React and back-end technologies like Node.js, and a deep understanding of cloud platforms and distributed systems. Ideal candidates are passionate about innovation, thrive in ambiguity, and possess strong leadership skills to navigate fast-paced market dynamics while driving agile development practices.

Skills

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

What you'll do

  • Architect and deliver high-stakes prototypes and production-ready solutions.
  • Spearhead AI research and development by experimenting with frontier technologies.
  • Champion engineering excellence through governance and continuous improvement.
  • Influence stakeholders by clearly articulating technical concepts and project status.
  • Drive agility in technical strategies to respond to shifting market dynamics.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of full-stack software development experience.
  • Proficiency with JavaScript, Python, Java, and Go for project selection.
  • Experience building applications using React/Angular front-end frameworks.
  • Mastery of data architecture including SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Expertise in next-gen workflow models and AI-assisted development tools.

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