Software Engineer, Messaging Channels Team

Twilio

. Design, develop, and maintain high-performance REST APIs and backend microservices using Java and Go .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,960 - $185,640 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing high-performance REST APIs and backend microservices using Java and Go, with a strong focus on system reliability and low latency. Proficient in deploying applications in AWS and utilizing AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity.

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Java DevelopmentGo DevelopmentRESTful API DesignAWS DeploymentAI Development Tools

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Hard Skills

Backend Services DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureNoSQL DatastoresMessage QueuingContainerizationKubernetesSystem ReliabilityFault ToleranceHigh-Throughput MessagingDistributed Systems

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPClaudeCopilotDynamoDBSimple Queue Service

Industry Keywords

TelecomRich MessagingRCSSMSMMSOTT Messaging

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDynamoDBGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance REST APIs and backend microservices using Java and Go
Build and enhance rich messaging features
Manage high-throughput message routing and delivery pipelines
Deploy and support backend services in AWS, with Azure/GCP experience also applicable
Prioritize system reliability, low latency, and fault tolerance
Integrate AI-assisted development tools such as Claude and Copilot into daily workflows
Participate in on-call rotations to maintain high availability and operational excellence for critical communications services
Collaborate asynchronously across distributed engineering teams through technical written and verbal communication
Develop connectivity, compliance, and rich messaging features for WhatsApp, RCS, and Facebook Messenger channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of hands-on software development experience building backend services in Java or Go
Experience designing and building production RESTful APIs as a core part of your day-to-day role
Experience operating distributed systems on top of cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred, or equivalent experience with Azure/GCP)
Hands-on use of AI development tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) to streamline coding, debugging or documentation
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
Ability to participate in on-call rotation, including weekends and holidays
Experience with NoSQL datastores, such as DynamoDB, desired
Experience with message queuing, such as Simple Queue Service, desired
Experience deploying and supporting containerized applications in Kubernetes, desired
Prior experience with telecom or rich messaging platforms, such as RCS, SMS/MMS, or OTT messaging, desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Generous time off
Ample parental and wellness leave
Healthcare insurance
Retirement savings program
401(k) retirement account
Paid sick time
Paid personal time off
Paid parental leave
Potential eligibility for Twilio’s equity plan
Potential eligibility for Twilio’s corporate bonus plan
Support for employee volunteering and donation efforts
Remote-first work
Occasional travel to project or team in-person meetings