Principal Technical Talent Advisor

TL;DR

Principal Technical Talent Advisor (Technical Recruiting): Own end-to-end recruitment for complex R&D (Product & Technology) searches and build scalable engineering recruiting programs with an accent on data-driven talent intelligence, executive influence, and structured interview frameworks to ensure equitable, high-signal hiring outcomes. Focus on modeling talent scenarios, mentoring TA peers, and using AI/tools to raise the bar for technical talent acquisition across NAMER and LATAM.

Location: Remote (US) — not eligible to be hired in CA, CT, NJ, NY, PA, WA

Salary: $141,520.00–$176,900.00 (based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont, or Washington D.C.)

Company

Twilio builds communications technology and enables developers to create personalized customer experiences.

What you will do

• Serve as an expert talent advisor to engineering and product leadership, balancing immediate hiring needs with regional/organizational workforce planning.
• Use market analytics and internal data to model talent scenarios, coach senior leaders on market trends, and steer search strategies.
• Independently run end-to-end recruiting for the most complex, high-stakes R&D searches, including sourcing, offers, and executive closing (including equity).
• Design and scale in-region and global engineering recruiting programs, including structured interview frameworks that mitigate bias.
• Build trusted relationships with VP-level R&D leaders, HRBPs, and cross-functional partners (Total Rewards, Finance, TA Ops, TA COEs).
• Leverage AI, tools, and technology to stay current on technical recruiting best practices and improve candidate experience.

Requirements

• Deep full-cycle technical recruiting experience hiring for software/ML/AI engineers, TPMs, and engineering management in tech or tech-adjacent environments (e.g., fintech).
• Proven ability to interface with and influence VP+ executives and HRBPs across cross-functional leadership teams.
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience, including designing holistic search strategies and leading org-wide talent initiatives.
• Ability to operate autonomously in a remote, fast-paced, ambiguous environment with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated success managing high-stakes candidate journeys and executing complex contract/compensation negotiations.
• Expertise in data modeling/analytics, market mapping, and using ATS/CRM platforms and AI recruiting tools.

Nice to have

• Hiring technical talent in North America and Latin America.
• Leading or participating in global TA and recruiting programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work with occasional travel for in-person project/team meetings.
• Competitive pay, generous time off, parental and wellness leave.
• Healthcare benefits and a retirement savings program (benefits vary by location).
• 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, and paid parental leave.
• Potential eligibility for Twilio equity plan and corporate bonus plan.

Hiring process

• Interviews and evaluation aligned to assessment criteria across interviewer panels.
• Final compensation determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location.
• Applications accepted until 7/24/26 (may change based on business needs).