Senior Analytics Engineer

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.

Hiring and how we work

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings.

See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Sr. Analytics Engineer, R&D.

About the job

This position is needed to advance the consistency & quality of our R&D analytics data layer and accelerate the development velocity of analysts. Our Data Science and Analytics team seeks to empower R&D to make data-backed decisions that accelerate innovation and improve product performance. You will work closely within our team and across Product & Engineering to design and maintain a robust analytics data layer that enables trusted reporting on R&D metrics.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Design and implement a formal analytics data layer using AWS Glue, Athena / Presto, and LookML
• Collaborate within the Data Science & Analytics team and across Product & Engineering to define, document, and maintain alignment on metric definition and data lineage
• Develop and maintain automated data reconciliation and quality checks to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and consistency of critical reports and dashboards
• Lead investigations into complex data anomalies, conduct root cause analysis, and communicate findings and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Mentor and guide members of the data science and analytics team, establishing and enforcing best practices around data modeling, testing, documentation, and code review

Qualifications

Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to 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:

• 4-5 years of professional experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong expertise in SQL and hands-on experience designing data models and orchestrating data pipelines using AWS Glue or similar technologies
• Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders to codify, document, and reconcile critical business metrics, ensuring company-wide data alignment
• Proven track record of owning ambiguous projects from beginning to end with minimal guidance
• Strong technical communication and mentorship skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to a range of audiences

Desired:

• 5+ years of professional experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, business intelligence, or a related discipline–ideally in a B2B SaaS environment
• Expertise in Python; distributed computing technologies like Hive, Presto, and Spark; and dashboarding tools like Looker or Tableau
• Proven track record of implementing robust data quality and testing frameworks, including expertise with dbt tests, CI/CD, and data observability
• Experience evangelizing and establishing data culture and best practices within a fast-paced technology organization

Location

This role will be remote, but is not eligible to be hired in CA, CT, NJ, NY, PA, WA.

Travel

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings.

What We Offer

Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

Compensation

Please note this role is open to candidates outside of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington D.C., and Washington State. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only. The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:

• Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont or Washington D.C.: $141,520.00 -- $176,900.00
• Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $149,840.00 - $187,300.00.
• Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $166,400.00 - $208,000.00

This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan and corporate bonus plan. All roles are generally eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. Applications for this role are intended to be accepted until 8/10/2026, but may change based on business needs.

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