Software Engineer (Go)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Go): Creating, deploying, and managing highly available, large-scale distributed systems for Twilio SendGrid with an accent on backend scalability and service security. Focus on redesigning backend services to improve scalability, enhancing the customer journey, and developing new product offerings.

Location: Remote in the USA (Not eligible to be hired in CA, NY, WA, PA, CT)

Salary: $138,700 – $203,900

Company

Twilio powers real-time business communications and data solutions that help companies and developers worldwide build better applications and customer experiences.

What you will do

• Ship reliable, large-scale features that deliver high value to customers.
• Redesign backend services to enhance system scalability and performance.
• Strengthen service security to defend against evolving threats.
• Perform thorough code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality.
• Identify and manage key system metrics for data storage and analytical services.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency with Go or similar typed languages (Java, C#, C++, Rust).
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven ability to implement reliable and maintainable components.
• Automation-minded approach to processes and administrative tasks.
• Must be based in the USA (excluding CA, NY, WA, PA, CT).

Nice to have

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes or other containerization technologies.
• Proficiency with Terraform or similar configuration management tools.
• Experience with MySQL, AWS Aurora, or Kafka.
• Knowledge of AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud infrastructure.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment with a strong culture of global inclusion.
• Comprehensive healthcare insurance and a 401(k) retirement account.
• Generous time-off, including paid sick, personal, and parental leave.
• Eligibility for equity and corporate bonus plans.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and antiracism in the workplace.