Senior Staff Applied Research Software Engineer

About the role

Twilio Emerging Technologies incubation team builds innovative prototypes and next‑generation communication solutions. Senior/Staff Applied Research Software Engineer designs, develops and deploys full‑stack prototypes, collaborates on AI/ML experiments, and drives rapid iteration with modern frameworks. Remote, India (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra, Delhi) – remote‑first work model with occasional travel for in‑person meetings.

What you’ll do

• Develop, test and deploy code for prototypes and new product features
• Design and implement production‑ready solutions
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners on AI/ML experiments
• Participate in code reviews and engineering best‑practice improvements
• Communicate technical concepts to stakeholders
• Adapt quickly to feedback and evolving requirements
• Leverage advanced dev tools, LLMs and agentic coding models
• Occasionally travel for in‑person meetings

Nice to have

• 3+ years software development (Senior) or 5+ years (Staff)
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Python or Java
• Experience with React or Angular front‑end frameworks
• Experience with Node.js or Springboot back‑end
• Understanding of SQL or NoSQL databases
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with AI/ML tools or concepts (desired)
• Experience in remote or distributed teams

Skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous time off
• Healthcare and retirement benefits