Senior Software Engineer

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.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions!

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See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Senior Software Engineer.

About the job

This position is needed to design, build, and optimize the core signalling infrastructure that powers real-time video communications for our customers. You will play a key role in ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability of our video platform, enabling seamless and secure video experiences.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Design, implement, and maintain video signalling protocols and server components for real-time video calls (e.g., WebRTC, SIP, RTCP/RTP) in a highly scalable distributed system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional distributed teams and various stakeholders to deliver high-performance, low-latency media experiences.
• Ensure secure transmission and compliance with industry best practices (e.g., end-to-end encryption, privacy standards).
• Contribute to architectural decisions and code reviews, mentoring junior engineers as needed.
• Stay current with advancements in real-time communications and video technologies.
• Diagnose and resolve signalling and media operational issues, with opportunities to enhance existing troubleshooting processes and tools; build tools and analytics for call quality and debugging (e.g., log analysis, packet traces).
• Participate in the refinement of the team's ticket backlog, estimating work and follow Agile ceremonies.

 

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:

• 5+ years experience in Java.
• Experience with complex distributed systems or real time systems
• Experience working in the cloud, AWS, Google, Azure
• Experience with multi-threading, concurrency and asynchronous software development
• Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Support Video services as a part of on-call duties

Desired:

• Bonus points for experience with one of the following technologies: Rust/C++,  WebRTC, Gstreamer.

Location

This role will be remote, and based in Ireland.

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.

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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