Lead Backend Engineer, Payments

Twilio is hiring a Lead Backend Engineer, Payments to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Backend Engineer, Payments, 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 (PST)). 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: • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Review pull requests and mentor teammates What we offer: • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Home office and wellness stipends • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Generous paid time off and company holidays 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 • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Experience with version control and CI/CD Nice to have: • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)