Software Engineer Intern (22nd June - 11th September, remote-US) at Twilio

Who we are At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences. Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! . See yourself at Twilio Join the team as our next Software Engineer Intern for a duration of 12 weeks, starting on 22nd June. About the job This position is needed to design, develop, deploy and operate software solutions and help Twilio deliver real-time, low latency capabilities for next-generation communications. Twilio Interns in Software Engineering are eager to learn and inspire and like to think at scale and meet high availability goals, bringing a focus to solving resiliency, latency and quality challenges in our virtualized cloud environment. Software Engineers want to develop technical skills and industry experience while working on complex distributed systems. Responsibilities: As a Software Engineer Intern you will experience the following: • Be a Software Engineer, not just an "intern". • Ship many different projects during your summer. • Solve problems in distributed computing, real-time DSP (audio processing), virtualization performance, distributed messaging, busses and more. • Partner with other engineers on core feature development and services that ship to our users. • Embrace challenges, learn fast and deliver great results. • Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow, and we will reciprocate with ample opportunity to do just that, in a friendly, fun and exciting startup environment! • Develop beautiful and profitable applications. • Demonstrate consistent improvement in your coding skills, issue-tracking and source control systems, and agile development mentality. • Participate in code reviews, bug tracking and project management with the rest of the Twilio Team. 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: • To be working towards a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field. • To have a hungry entrepreneurial and "can do" spirit, as evidenced by successful interest in learning new technologies. • To have explored writing code in any of the following languages: Python, Java, Javascript, Golang, C, or C++. Desired: • Having knowledge of unit and integration testing methodologies, and the ability to write, debug and deploy testing frameworks. • Experience in data processing, analytics, business intelligence, and reporting. • Experience with technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, AWS, Scala, etc. • A keen interest in software development with several side projects and perhaps are a part of the open source community. Location This role will be remote, based in the US. This role is not allowed to be hired in the San Francisco Bay area, California. 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. Compensation *Please note the salary range information provided applies only to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington D.C., and Washington State due to local requirements. Compensation for candidates in other locations will be discussed during the hiring process. Please note that hiring for this role is not restricted to the locations listed above. The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows: • Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont, or Washington D.C.: $47.00/hourly • Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $50.00/hourly The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location within the state. Applications for the role will be accepted on an ongoing basis until May 10th. 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. 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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.