Lead Backend Engineer, Checkout

Twilio is hiring a Lead Backend Engineer, Checkout to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Backend Engineer, Checkout, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a part-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code What we offer: • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Home office and wellness stipends • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Flexible working hours across US time zones How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • US work authorization • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing