Job Description

Who we are
At Twilio, we're shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.
Our dedication to , 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 as our next Senior Machine Learning Engineer (L3) in our Comms Platform Engineering team
About the job
This position is needed to scope, design, and deploy machine learning systems into the real world, the individual will closely partner with Product & Engineering teams to execute the roadmap for Twilio's AI/ML products and services.
Twilio is looking for a Senior Machine Learning engineer to join the rapidly growing Comms Platform Engineering team of our Messaging business unit. You will understand the needs of our customers and build data products that solve their needs at a global scale. Working side by side with other engineering teams and product counterparts, you will own end-to-end execution of ML solutions.
To thrive in this role, you must have a background in ML engineering, and a track record of solving data & machine-learning problems at scale. You are a self-starter, embody a growth attitude, and collaborate effectively across the entire Twilio organization
Responsibilities
In this role, you'll:

• Build and maintain scalable machine learning solutions in production
• Train and validate both deep learning-based and statistical-based models considering use-case, complexity, performance, and robustness
• Demonstrate end-to-end understanding of applications and develop a deep understanding of the "why" behind our models & systems
• Partner with product managers, tech leads, and stakeholders to analyze business problems, clarify requirements and define the scope of the systems needed
• Work closely with data platform teams to build robust scalable batch and realtime data pipelines
• Work closely with software engineers, build tools to enhance productivity and to ship and maintain ML models
• Drive engineering best practices around code reviews, automated testing and monitoring

Qualifications:
Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having "desired" qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also 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:

• 5+ years of applied ML experience.
• Proficiency in Python is preferred. We will also consider strong quantitative candidates with a background in other programming languages
• Strong background in the foundations of machine learning and building blocks of modern deep learning
• Track record of building, shipping and maintaining machine learning models in production in an ambiguous and fast paced environment.
• You have a clear understanding of frameworks like - PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras, why and how these frameworks do what they do
• Familiarity with ML Ops concepts related to testing and maintaining models in production such as testing, retraining, and monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to ramp up, understand, and operate effectively in new application / business domains.
• You've explored some of the modern data storage, messaging, and processing tools (Kafka, Apache Spark, Hadoop, Presto, DynamoDB etc.)
• Experience working in an agile team environment with changing priorities
• Experience of working on AWS

Desired:

• Experience with Large Language Models

Location
This role will be remote, and based in India (only in Karnataka, TamilNadu, Maharashtra, Telangana and New Delhi).
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.
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 . Additionally, we empower employees to build 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, .
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