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Sr Architect - Emerging Technologies
Twilio INC · 🇺🇸 Remote - US · Remote
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 70 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 65 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Twilio INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Architect (L6)” (Software Developers) in IL: $308k–$308k, median $308k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Twilio INC
The US Department of Labor certified 70 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 65 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. . Hiring and how we work We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions! Also, while we are a remote-first company, you may be asked to report in person on an ad-hoc basis for team gatherings, functional off-sites or customer meetings. . See yourself at Twilio Join the team as Twilio's next Senior Architect for Emerging Technologies Experimentation Team. About the job This position is needed to drive next-generation innovation by designing, prototyping, and implementing forward-looking technical solutions for Twilio’s innovation team. As an Sr Architect, you’ll leverage your depth of technical knowledge, architectural vision, and leadership to pioneer transformative ideas. This high-impact, entrepreneurial role empowers you to shape the future of Twilio, experiment with emerging technologies, and directly influence our trajectory in a competitive tech landscape. You will be the bridge to guide technical decisions that ensure our experiments can be quickly moved to production, if successful. This role is accountable for ensuring they understand Twilio’s enterprise architecture and can help ensure scalability, extensibility in our technical design as well as call out one way door decisions when defining architectures. Welcome to Twilio's Experimentation Team , the incubation lab where we push boundaries, unlock next-era growth, and turn the once-unimagined into reality. As part of our Emerging Tech team, you will pioneer Horizon-3 initiatives that fundamentally redefine how humanity interacts with artificial intelligence. From launching Ola, the world’s first agent-native communication channel, to engineering the ground-breaking Agent-to-Human (A2H) protocol, we are actively building the control room for the autonomous future. If you are a builder driven to disrupt the status quo, reimagine what’s possible, and engineer what comes next, your journey starts here. Responsibilities In this role, you'll: • Architect and prototype scalable, high-performance solutions using modern technologies. • Experiment and iterate on new product ideas, leveraging AI, machine learning, and emerging tech. • Lead technical direction, guiding and mentoring engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle. • Partner cross-functionally to align prototypes with business opportunities and strategic goals. • Mentor a group of software development engineers across US and India • Communicate technical vision and results clearly to stakeholders and executive leadership. 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: • 15+ years in architecture or principal engineering roles within innovative, fast-paced environments. • Applied fraud detection and governance framework experience. • Familiarity w