# Tech Lead / Sr. Principal Engineer

**Company:** [Twilio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/twilio)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Experience:** 12+ years
**Skills:** JavaScript, Python, Java, Go, React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot, SQL, NoSQL, Model Context Protocol, LLMs, AWS, Azure, Distributed Systems
**Posted:** 2026-08-17

> Leads the architecture and delivery of production-ready software and AI prototypes, establishes engineering standards, and mentors peers. Requires 12+ years of software development experience, broad programming and application framework expertise, database knowledge, and strong autonomy.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- **Architect and deliver:** Design, develop, and own the end-to-end implementation of high-stakes prototypes and robust, production-ready solutions.
- **Spearhead AI R&D:** Drive technical direction and collaborate with cross-functional teams to experiment with, validate, and integrate AI, machine learning, and frontier technologies.
- **Champion engineering excellence:** Establish governance for code reviews, pioneer continuous improvements to engineering standards, and mentor peers to elevate code quality.
- **Influence and evangelize:** Articulate complex technical concepts, architectural decisions, and project velocity clearly to executive stakeholders and engineering peers.
- **Drive agility:** Navigate ambiguity and rapidly pivot technical strategies in response to shifting requirements, user feedback, and fast-paced market dynamics.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 12+ years of professional software development experience.
- Proficiency in modern programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or Go, with the ability to select the right tool for the job.
- Experience building applications with front-end frameworks such as React or Angular and/or back-end frameworks such as Node.js or Spring Boot.
- Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL database technologies and when to select each.
- Mastery of an agentic coding operating model, including advanced development tools, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and large language models (LLMs) for AI-assisted development.
- Strong problem-solving, collaboration, communication, autonomy, and mentorship skills.

## Nice-to-haves
- Hands-on exposure to LLM, AI, or machine learning principles or projects.
- Deep knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure and distributed-systems design principles.
- Ability to ramp up on new technologies and iteratively build solutions against well-defined problems.
- Passion for innovation and exploring emerging technologies.
- Experience working in remote or globally distributed teams.
- Contributions to open-source or technology community projects.

## Compensation and benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Generous time off.
- Parental and wellness leave.
- Healthcare benefits.
- Retirement savings program.
- Additional benefits that vary by location.
- Occasional travel may be required for project or team in-person meetings.

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