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 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.
See yourself at Twilio
Join the team as Twilio’s next Staff, Analytics Engineer of GTM Data Solutions & Insights!
About the job
This position is needed to advance the quality, reliability, and strategic value of Twilio’s Go-To-Market (GTM) data by designing and maintaining a robust business data layer to enable trusted sales analytics and reporting. The Staff, Analytics Engineer will play a mission-critical role in driving cross-functional alignment within Sales Operations team and also Finance on key business metrics, ensuring data consistency and empowering data-driven decision-making.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
- Design and implement a formal business data layer in Snowflake and dbt, ensuring that data from multiple sources is centralized, reconciled, and serves as a single source of truth for GTM metrics.
- Collaborate with stakeholders within the GTM Operations team and also Finance to define, document, and maintain alignment on key business metrics and data definitions.
- Develop and maintain automated data reconciliation and quality checks to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and consistency of critical reports and dashboards.
- Mentor and guide members of the data science and analytics team, establishing and enforcing best practices around data modeling, testing, documentation, and code review.
- Lead investigations into complex data anomalies, conduct root cause analysis, and communicate findings and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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:
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, business intelligence, or a related discipline, with a preference for direct experience supporting GTM or sales analytics in a SaaS environment.
- Advanced expertise in SQL and hands-on experience designing data models and orchestrating data pipelines using dbt.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders to codify, document, and reconcile critical business metrics, ensuring company-wide data alignment.
- Proven track record of implementing robust data quality and testing frameworks, including expertise with dbt tests, CI/CD, and data observability.
- Strong technical communication and mentorship skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to a range of audiences.
Desired:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics).
- Experience with business intelligence platforms such as Tableau or Looker, particularly in the context of executive reporting and sales analytics.
- Familiarity with software engineering best practices, including version control (Git) and DataOps.
- Experience evangelizing and establishing data culture and best practices within a fast-paced technology organization.
Location
- This role will be remote, and based in Ontario.
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.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic 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 Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities 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, please consider other open positions.
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.
