Software Engineer, Platform Engineering (L2)
Builds and operates backend services and automation for Kubernetes clusters across AWS and Azure, with Terraform, under senior engineers. Suits engineers with one to two years who want to go deep on cloud infrastructure.
Remote · Remote - US
1 to 2 years
USD 117.0k to 146.2k/year
Posted range for Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont or Washington D.C.Full-time
Posted 4 Aug 2026What they ask for
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Application review
Application screen · From the company
Your skills and experience are checked against the role.
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Recruiter interview
Recruiter screen · From the company
A conversation about the key parts of the role.
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HackerRank assessment
Online test · Candidate reported
Twilio uses HackerRank for technical tests. Candidates report a timed coding test of medium difficulty, or a small applied task for full stack roles.
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Hiring manager interview
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A deeper look at the role, the team and your expertise.
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Team interviews and technical assessment
Panel interview · From the company
Interviews with three to five team members, sometimes over several days, each lasting 45 minutes to an hour. For engineers these cover coding, system design and architecture, plus a values based behavioural round.
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Offer or talent community
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Matched to the skills and level this job asks for.
- RoadmapDevOps and cloudLinux, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS
- RoadmapBackend developmentAPIs, databases, auth, deploys
- RoadmapDSA and problem solvingData structures and patterns
- Cheat sheetDevOps and cloudLinux, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS.
- Cheat sheetBackend developmentAPIs, databases, auth, deploys.
- Cheat sheetDSA and problem solvingData structures and patterns.
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Provides cloud APIs for SMS, voice, email and video, plus a customer data platform that businesses use to message customers.
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