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Senior Architect, Identity & Security

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
246K-361K
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
246K-361K
Senior level
As a Senior Architect for Identity and Security, you will define and drive the strategic vision for Twilio’s Identity and Security architecture, lead and mentor engineers, ensure world-class security and compliance, and represent Twilio in industry forums.
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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.

See yourself at Twilio

Join the team in Twilio’s R&D organization as our new Senior Architect, Identity & Security.

About the job

Twilio seeks a visionary leader to guide the development of key Identity and Security systems within our product portfolio. This role will drive strategic initiatives, ensuring our identity, authentication, and security products are robust, scalable, and aligned with Twilio’s commitment to innovation and customer trust. As a senior leader, you will shape the future of our security architecture, influence cross-functional teams, and set the standard for excellence in identity and access management.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

  • Define and drive the strategic vision for Twilio’s Identity and Security architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.
  • Lead and mentor a team of high-performing engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure world-class security, reliability, and compliance for all the products we build.
  • Mentor other engineers on the team throughout their journey.
  • Influence and guide architectural decisions, balancing long-term vision with immediate business needs
  • Represent Twilio as a thought leader in Identity and Security, contributing to industry forums, conferences, and partnerships, including FIDO Alliance and other leading identity governance bodies.
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:
  • Extensive leadership experience in identity management, authentication, authorization, and security architecture, including a proven track record of leading large, cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Deep expertise in identity management, authentication, authorization, and security architecture, including technologies like OAuth, SAML, OIDC, MFA, and Zero Trust principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to set technical direction and lead organizations through complex architectural transformations.
  • Experience designing scalable and resilient consumer identity and access management (CIAM) solutions for enterprise applications
  • A recognized thought leader in identity and security space, with a demonstrated ability to set strategic direction and execute with a bias for action.
  • Skilled at balancing long-term security and identity strategies with short-term business priorities, enabling pragmatic and sustainable solutions.
  • Proven ability to design secure, fault-tolerant, and compliance-driven identity systems iteratively and evolutionarily.
  • Committed to implementing best practices in security, compliance, and data protection across the organization.
  • Strong cloud expertise with hands-on experience in cloud ecosystems (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure), particularly in security and IAM services.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate security and identity concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong collaborator, able to influence and build productive relationships across engineering, security, product, and business teams.
  • Passionate about enabling other developers and security professionals through leadership, mentoring, and driving efficient, well-informed decision-making.
  • Experienced in leading teams to tackle highly complex identity and security challenges, delivering innovative and impactful solutions.
  • Skilled at articulating and sharing security and identity platform vision with customers and synthesizing their business needs to influence strategy and vision.

Location 

This role will be remote, but is not eligible to be hired in San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, San Jose, CA, or the surrounding areas.

Travel 

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 5-10% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way. 

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 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. : $245,800.00 - $307,200.00 
  • Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $260,200.00 - $ 325,300.00
  • Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California:$289,100.00 - $ 361,400.00 
  • 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 7/18/25 but may change based on business needs.

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.

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