<div>Who we are  At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to<a href="https://customers.twilio.com/" target="_blank"> hundreds of thousands of businesses </a>and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences. Our dedication to <a href="https://www.twilio.com/en-us/blog/open-work" target="_blank">remote-first work</a>, 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.</div>See yourself at Twilio Join the team as Twilio’s next Solutions Architect on our Twilio.org team! About the job This position will enable our healthcare, non-profit, public sector and NGO customers to build the future of communications. The Solution Architect is a critical part of the sales team focused on our Twilio.org segment. Twilio’s Solutions Architects are responsible for delivering the Technical Win and best Product Fit to our customers. They lead the technical pre-sales relationship, drive technical discovery, propose technical architectures, demonstrate the product, anticipate concerns and offer creative solutions. They build customer trust in Twilio’s solutions. Solution Architects should be comfortable engaging with decision makers, demonstrating product capabilities, and creating solution designs based on customer needs and requirements.  As a Solutions Architect you will be a recognized pre-sales expert and technical influencer by sales leaders. You will run even the most complex opportunities independently.  Effectively communicating across departments and functions while owning the strategic vision for their organization across multiple calendar years. This is the go-to technical person for the sales team who mentors and uplifts their peers. You will work independently but actively prevent yourself from becoming a single point of failure within the team.  You will have the opportunity to grow your peers and partners within other departments bringing customer insights to other Twilions.  Responsibilities In this role, you’ll: <ul> <li>Partner with Account Executives and Partner Account Managers to execute pre-sales activities including opportunity qualification, demonstrations, Proof-of-Concept, RFP, design documentation, technical presentations and enablement sessions.</li> <li>Work closely with our partners to establish a recurring technical presence of Twilio within their ecosystem via office hours with key stakeholders, enablement sessions, providing technical documentation and thought leadership</li> <li>Help customers achieve success by leading the technical and product sale, recommending best-practice solutions, and guiding them on how to use Twilio’s APIs.</li> <li>Establish yourself as a trusted advisor to our customers’ senior leadership teams, by taking the lead on understanding customer technical pains through discovery in order to design, demonstrate, and present innovative solutions that solve business challenges.</li> <li>Build and present highly interactive, complex and engaging customer product demonstrations to help showcase the capabilities of Twilio’s Communications Products, while effectively forming strong customer relationships with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders</li> <li>Proactively identity team or organizational needs, documenting them in depth and evaluating the criticality of the need and then proposes strategies to implement the solutions</li> <li>Contribute to the broader Twilio Solutions Engineering community through knowledge sharing, constructing demonstration materials, and creating reusable presentations</li> <li>Mentor less experienced Solutions Engineers and often act as a facilitator or team leader</li> <li>Able to be a presenter at Twilio-sponsored, industry and internal events</li> </ul> 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 hasnt followed a traditional path, dont let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table! Required: <ul> <li>12+ years pre-sales experience selling complex, technical products or 12+ years of professional experience supporting technical products coupled with customer facing experience, particularly in delivery or consulting</li> <li>Excellent communicator and presenter who is able to gain audience confidence and effectively communicate the ROI of products across various use cases to customers</li> <li>Ability to build a deep understanding of a customer’s communications needs and guide them to a technical solution</li> <li>Previous experience with customer engagement and supporting products and technologies along with communicating the ROI of products across various use cases to customers.</li> <li>Demonstrates exceptional technical proficiency and thought leadership, actively contributing to shaping the teams strategy.</li> <li>Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate strategic vision, inspire and influence others internally and externally at all organizational levels.</li> <li>Customer focused problem solver, adept at striking the balance between crafting innovative technical solutions and prioritizing the customers best interests.</li> <li>Previous software development experience or working knowledge in one or more of the following areas:</li> <li>Familiarity with cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure) and cloud application architecture.</li> <li>Previous experience in Telecom, SIP, Contact Center, or Security</li> <li>Experience with sales methodologies</li> <li>Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science) or equivalent practical experience</li> <li>Previous experience working with partners (i.e. channel, System Integrator, ISV, etc.)</li> <li>12+ years pre-sales experience selling complex, technical products or 12+ years of professional experience supporting technical products coupled with customer facing experience, particularly in delivery or consulting</li> <li>Excellent communicator and presenter who is able to gain audience confidence and effectively communicate the ROI of products across various use cases to customers</li> <li>Ability to build a deep understanding of a customer’s communications needs and guide them to a technical solution</li> <li>Previous experience with customer engagement and supporting products and technologies along with communicating the ROI of products across various use cases to customers.</li> <li>Demonstrates exceptional technical proficiency and thought leadership, actively contributing to shaping the teams strategy.</li> <li>Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate strategic vision, inspire and influence others internally and externally at all organizational levels.</li> <li>Customer focused problem solver, adept at striking the balance between crafting innovative technical solutions and prioritizing the customers best interests.</li> <li>Previous software development experience or working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: <ul> <li>Backend (Java, C#, Node.js, Python, PHP)</li> <li>Web development (JavaScript, HTML/CSS, frontend frameworks - React, Vue.js, Angular)</li> <li>Experience building with REST APIs</li> </ul> </li> <li>Familiarity with cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure) and cloud application architecture.</li> <li>Previous experience in Telecom, SIP, Contact Center, or Security</li> <li>Experience with sales methodologies</li> <li>Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a technical discipline (Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science) or equivalent practical experience</li> <li>Previous experience working with partners (i.e. channel, System Integrator, ISV, etc.)</li> </ul> Desired: <ul> <li>Experience managing strategic accounts and evangelizing new use cases and technology in the public sector vertical and within partner organizations</li> <li>Experience in Social Impact, Healthcare, Public Sector verticals desired</li> <li>Demonstrated personal interest in the social impact sector</li> </ul> Location This role will be remote, but is not eligible to be hired in CT, NJ, NY, WA, PA or the surrounding areas of San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, or San Jose, CA Travel  We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 25% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way.  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: <ul> <li>Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota or Vermont : $160,500 - $200,600.</li> <li>Based in Washington D.C., Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay Area): $169,400 - $211,700.</li> <li>Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or the San Francisco Bay area, California: $178,300 - $222,800.</li> <li>This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity 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.</li> <li>This role is eligible to earn commissions. </li> </ul> 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 September 2nd 2025, but may change based on business needs.   <div>Twilio thinks big. Do you? We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. Thats why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call <a href="https://www.twilio.com/company/values">Twilio Magic</a>. Additionally, we empower employees to build <a href="https://twilio.org/support-and-resources/impact-fund">positive change in their communities</a> by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts. So, if youre ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now! If this role isnt what youre looking for, <a href="https://www.twilio.com/company/jobs#open-positions">please consider other open positions</a>. 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.</div>