Software Engineer - Frontend

Full Time
6 months ago

See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Software Engineer - Frontend.

Who we are & why we’re hiring

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

Although we're headquartered in San Francisco, we have presence throughout South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We're on a journey to becoming a global company that actively opposes racism and all forms of oppression and bias. At Twilio, we support diversity, equity & inclusion wherever we do business.

About the job

The position is required to enable us to take the Twilio User experience of Voice product to the next level through the implementation of modern Web experience through our Console and Applications. The experiences you build will be relied upon by Twilio's largest customers on a daily basis, and you will continually expand and refine the experience to meet customers' changing needs.

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll:

  • Collaborate with different stakeholders including product managers, designers and other engineers to solutionize, design and review solutions to deliver a meaningful product for the customers.
  • Improve Twilio’s web experience in both big and small ways: Build new features and improve performance, usability and accessibility issues. 
  • Help to resolve technical issues and blockers for internal and external customers. 
  • Own and lead simple solutions across all the software development lifecycle from conceptualization to production deployment as well as collaborating on complex projects with other team members.
  • Drive high engineering standards on the team through code review, automated testing, and mentoring.

Qualifications 

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also 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:

  • Experience with modern Web technologies, including React, TypeScript and Nodejs.
  • 3+ years of Javascript experience, including concepts like asynchronous programming, closures, types and ES6. 
  • 3+ years experience in building UI products using frontend frameworks and web components. Ideally significant experience with following technologies React, TypeScript, Redux. 
  • 3+ years of HTML/CSS experience, including concepts like layout, specificity, cross browser compatibility, and accessibility. 
  • Experience with REST API design and services development using Nodejs, specially developing reverse proxies. 
  • Experience with large systems and complex code bases as well as source code control systems such as Github.
  • Exposure to instrumentation to track user behaviour  such as Heapanalytics, Datadog, as well as produce unit and automated tests using tools such as jest, cypress.
  • Experience on building/setting CI/CD pipelines/processes.
  • Strong understanding and expertise on UX - you should be able to relate to UX patterns and how best to build them. 
  • You have strong cross-team communication and collaboration skills in person, on paper or in code. You can explain technical concepts to product managers, fellow engineers and support. 
  • Experience on working with asynchronous communication on a multidisciplinary and international team.
  • You are curious, collaborative, humble and are a Doer.  

Desired:

Technically savvy and experience with the cloud, APIs, communication Protocols, enterprise software is a plus.

  • PHP experience is a plus
  • Buildkite experience is a plus
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Location

This role will be remote, and based in Spain.

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

There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like 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. Twilio is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Twilio is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodation@twilio.com.