Software Engineer (L3), Email
About this role
Twilio is hiring a Software Engineer (L3) for its Email team, a critical engineering role inside Twilio SendGrid. You will develop, deploy, and manage highly available, massive-scale distributed systems that process more than 12 billion emails during peak events like Black Friday. The work centers on modernizing backend systems, optimizing Go-based microservices, and keeping a dual-cloud platform running across Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. The role is remote-first and pays $138,700 to $203,900 a year, with applications intended to be accepted until December 31, 2026.
We added this it & software jobs opening on November 03, 2026 after reviewing the employer's posting. The role is offered on a remote basis, giving you the flexibility to work from home within the stated location area. The advertised pay for the position is $138,700 – $203,900/yr, as published by the employer. Read the sections below before applying — they break down what the job involves day to day, who it suits, and how the application process works.
Job snapshot
| Employer | Twilio |
|---|---|
| Job title | Software Engineer (L3), Email |
| Location | Remote (US; not CA, CT, NJ, NY, PA, WA) |
| Workplace | Remote |
| Job type | Full-time |
| Category | IT & Software Jobs |
| Salary | $138,700 – $203,900/yr |
| Posted | November 03, 2026 |
| Listing source | JoRoute job board |
What you will do day to day
The employer's listing highlights the following as the main responsibilities of the role:
- Architect and ship reliable, high-velocity features that handle critical email traffic with low latency
- Modernize backend systems and optimize Go-based microservices
- Manage cloud configurations across AWS and Azure using Terraform
- Drive rigorous code reviews and maintain high testing standards
- Mentor junior engineers and lead technical sprint planning
What you will need
- Four or more years of professional software engineering experience building and operating resilient backend services at scale
- Strong hands-on production experience with Go, Java, or Python
- Solid experience deploying and managing production workloads in AWS and Azure
- Proficiency with Terraform and infrastructure as code
- A strong understanding of distributed datastores, caching, and asynchronous event streaming such as Kafka
This role suits a candidate who enjoys problem-solving, keeps their technical skills current, and can explain technical decisions to non-technical colleagues.
Pay and benefits
The advertised salary range for this position is $138,700 – $203,900/yr, as published by Twilio. Final offers in US hiring typically depend on experience, qualifications, and location, and the official listing remains the authoritative source for pay details. Alongside pay, weigh the benefits below — health cover, paid leave, and retirement contributions can add significant value on top of the base figure.
Benefits listed by the employer
- $138,700 to $203,900 annual salary, depending on location
- Eligibility for Twilio’s equity plan and corporate bonus plan
- Health care insurance and a 401(k) retirement account
- Paid sick time, personal time off, and parental leave
- A remote-first culture with occasional in-person team gatherings
How to apply
- Read the requirements above carefully and check you meet the essentials — US employers screen against them closely.
- Update your résumé so the skills named in this listing are easy to find, using the same wording where it honestly matches your experience.
- Click the Apply button on this page. It takes you to the source listing (JoRoute job board), where the original posting is linked — always confirm the role, pay and deadline there before applying.
- Complete every field of the application on the source listing and double-check your contact details before submitting.
- Keep a note of the posting date and job title so you can follow up politely if you have not heard back within two weeks.
Tips to strengthen your application
- Mirror the exact tools and languages from the requirements in your résumé — screening is often automated.
- Link to a portfolio, GitHub, or project write-up that proves the skills you claim.
- Prepare for a technical screen by practising the core topics named in the listing.
- Quantify past work (systems scaled, tickets resolved, uptime improved) wherever you can.
Frequently asked questions
Is this role fully remote?
Yes, it is remote-first, though it is not eligible to be hired in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Washington, and occasional travel may be required.
What technology will I work with?
Go-based microservices, dual-cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure, Terraform, Kafka-style event streaming, and distributed tracing tools.
How do I apply for the Software Engineer (L3), Email position?
Use the Apply button on this page — it opens the source listing on JoRoute job board. US Jobs Hub never charges job seekers and does not collect applications itself.
What is the salary for this Software Engineer (L3), Email role?
The advertised range is $138,700 – $203,900/yr, as published by the employer. The final offer depends on experience, qualifications, and location, so confirm the current figure on the official listing before you apply.
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