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.

See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Technical Support Engineer

About the job

This position is needed to Twilio is growing rapidly and seeking a Technical Support Engineer 2 to join our Customer Support organization, responsible for delivering award winning billing support to Twilio customers. Excellent customer service is one of the core values of our company and what our customers have come to expect and love about Twilio. Twilio operates a 24/7 support model so the ability to work weekends and holidays (as needed) is required.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• WEAR THE CUSTOMER'S SHOES: Provide product support for a wide range of customer inquiries received via telephone, email, social media and chat.
• DRAW THE OWL: Identify ways to improve existing processes and procedures. 
• BE AN OWNER & BE BOLD:  Be the point of escalation for complex issues within support, and escalate to Product and Engineering teams as necessary.
• EMPOWER OTHERS: Coach, guide, assist newer members of the Customer Support team with customer issues.
• NO SHENANIGANS: Ensure Support SLAs and CSAT goals are consistently met and ticket queues are well managed.

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:

• 3+ years experience in a client facing customer / technical support role, delivering support for subscription and usage based billing solutions
• A demonstrated history of customer focus, empathy, active listening, and the ability to diplomatically address customer concerns and provide feedback
• Experience communicating complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences via phone and / or email
• A demonstrated ability to remain calm and effective at higher workloads as well as excelling at prioritization and evaluation of situational urgency
• Experience working with Salesforce, Quickbooks, Zuora or other financial management software tools
• Accountability - Being willing to answer for the outcomes resulting from their own choices, behaviors, and actions. Take ownership of situations that they're involved in
• Self Motivation and Focus - Motivated to do or achieve something because of one's own enthusiasm or interest, without needing pressure from others. Achieve what they set out to do before launching new initiatives.

Desired:

• Italian language proficiency (written and spoken) is a plus!

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.

Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.