Sr Architect - Emerging Technologies (Fraud Detection and Governance)

About the role

This position is needed to drive next-generation innovation by designing, prototyping, and implementing forward-looking technical solutions for Twilio’s innovation team. As an Sr Architect, you’ll leverage your depth of technical knowledge, architectural vision, and leadership to pioneer transformative ideas. This high-impact, entrepreneurial role empowers you to shape the future of Twilio, experiment with emerging technologies, and directly influence our trajectory in a competitive tech landscape.

Responsibilities

• Architect and prototype scalable, high-performance solutions using modern technologies.
• Experiment and iterate on new product ideas, leveraging AI, machine learning, and emerging tech.
• Lead technical direction, guiding and mentoring engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Partner cross-functionally to align prototypes with business opportunities and strategic goals.
• Mentor a group of software development engineers across US and India.
• Communicate technical vision and results clearly to stakeholders and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in architecture or principal engineering roles within innovative, fast-paced environments.
• Applied fraud detection and governance framework experience.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, and LLMs with experience deploying models or AI-driven projects.
• Demonstrated success designing large-scale, high-performance architectures across AWS & Azure.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with proven ability to drive technical direction.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java, Go).
• Experience with both front-end (React, Angular) and back-end (Node.js, Spring, SpringBoot) development.
• Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and their tradeoffs.

Desired Experience

• Contributing to open source or tech innovation communities.
• Track record of rapid prototyping and iterative product development.
• Exposure to distributed systems and high-reliability platforms.
• Knowledge of risk management best practices in experimental projects.
• Experience working with global teams and remote-first environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for emerging technologies.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with ability to anticipate technology trends.
• Background in engineering and technical architecture roles.

Location

This role will be remote and based in the USA.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay.
• Generous time off.
• Affordable parental and wellness leave.
• Healthcare.
• A retirement savings program.
• Many other benefits.

Career Path

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

Application Deadline

Applications for this role are intended to be accepted until August 30, 2026 but may change based on business needs.