Tech Lead, Applied Research - Emerging Tech
Core
Architect and deliver high-stakes prototypes and production-ready solutions for Twilio's incubation team, pioneering Horizon-3 initiatives in AI and agent-native communication.
Role type
Tech Lead, Applied Research (Emerging Tech)
Builds
Next-era growth initiatives, agent-native communication channels, and autonomous future control room protocols.
Domain
Communications technology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Frontier Technologies
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Full-stack software development, Modern programming languages (JavaScript, Python, Java, Go), Front-end frameworks (React, Angular), Back-end frameworks (Node.js, Springboot), Data Architecture (SQL, NoSQL), Agentic coding operating model, LLMs, Model Context Protocol (MCP), Technical leadership, Code governance
Preferred skills
LLM/AI/ML principles, Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure), Distributed systems design, Open source contributions
Technologies
React, Angular, Node.js, Springboot, JavaScript, Python, Java, Go, SQL, NoSQL, AWS, Azure, LLMs, MCP
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and own end-to-end implementation of high-stakes prototypes and robust, production-ready solutions; Drive technical direction and collaborate to experiment with, validate, and integrate AI, machine learning, and frontier technologies; Establish governance for code reviews and pioneer continuous improvements to engineering standards; Articulate complex technical concepts, architectural decisions, and project velocity to executive stakeholders and engineering peers; Navigate ambiguity and rapidly pivot technical strategies in response to shifting requirements, user feedback, and fast-paced market dynamics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
