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TwilioStaff Security Engineer, Threat Hunting
Twilio is looking for a Staff Security Engineer specializing in Threat Hunting to join its Threat Detection and Response division. In this remote position, the engineer…
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Twilio is looking for a Staff Security Engineer specializing in Threat Hunting to join its Threat Detection and Response division. In this remote position, the engineer will partner with research and development groups to build scalable technical solutions, craft custom and standard security tooling, and automate threat mitigation and incident response procedures. The employer operates within the communications technology sector, delivering developer-focused solutions globally. This role suits an experienced technical…
Job Description
Twilio is looking for a Staff Security Engineer specializing in Threat Hunting to join its Threat Detection and Response division. In this remote position, the engineer will partner with research and development groups to build scalable technical solutions, craft custom and standard security tooling, and automate threat mitigation and incident response procedures. The employer operates within the communications technology sector, delivering developer-focused solutions globally.
This role suits an experienced technical security professional eager to address complex challenges, investigate next-generation artificial intelligence threats, and mentor team members. Responsibilities span architectural reviews, on-call participation, strategic roadmap planning, and cross-functional collaboration to secure cloud environments.
Candidates must note that while the position is remote-first, hiring is restricted and not eligible in the following states: California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Occasional travel may be necessary for team gatherings, functional off-sites, or customer meetings.
Responsibilities
- Participate in daily operations including on-call duties, threat modeling, and incident response activities
- Architect, develop, and maintain high-performing detective tooling and automation
- Collaborate on the detection and response vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmaps
- Partner cross-functionally to address diverse threat actors and security challenges
- Conduct security and technology research alongside architecture reviews of the platform
- Build systems and services to simplify complex security hurdles
- Provide mentorship and support to foster long-term career growth within the team
Requirements
- At least 3 years of security engineering experience in a production cloud environment
- Demonstrated expertise in security issues and technologies
- Proven ability to design and build AI agents and agentic workflows
- Experience applying artificial intelligence for comprehensive and complex threat hunting to deliver high-fidelity detections
- Background in detecting and responding to next-generation artificial intelligence threats using frameworks like MITRE ATLAS
- Advanced understanding of service-oriented architectures and cloud-ready security tools
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and extending their functionality
- Familiarity with SOAR tools and manual security process automation
- Working knowledge of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or Cloudformation
- Experience operating within major cloud platforms like AWS or GCP
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence and cultivate effective working relationships across all organizational levels
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Generous time off
- Ample parental and wellness leave
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement savings program
- Equity plan and corporate bonus plan eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this position fully remote?
Yes, the role is remote-first, though occasional in-person travel for team meetings, off-sites, or customer sessions may be required. However, candidates residing in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington are not eligible for hire.
What are the core technical requirements for this role?
Applicants must have at least three years of security engineering experience in a production cloud environment, along with expertise in building AI agents, conducting AI-driven threat hunting, and working with SIEM, SOAR, and infrastructure as code tools.
What is the salary range for this job?
The posting states that compensation varies by location. For certain states like Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont, and Washington D.C., the estimated range is $155,520 to $194,400. For New York, New Jersey, Washington State, and parts of California, it is $164,640 to $205,800, and for the San Francisco Bay area, it is $182,960 to $228,700. Salaries for other locations are discussed during the hiring process.
What is the employment type?
The employment type is full-time.
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