Twilio
Senior Application Security Engineer
Full details on LinkedIn
The complete job description, requirements, and application details are available on the original posting.
About Twilio
Twilio Inc. is a cloud communications company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2008. It provides programmable APIs that enable developers to create customer engagement experiences through voice calls, text messaging, email, video, and more. Twilio launched its first product, Twilio Voice, in 2008, followed by its SMS API in 2010. The company went public in 2016 and has since expanded globally, operating 25 offices in 17 countries. Twilio's Customer Engagement Platform offers a range of cloud-based tools for programmable communications. Key services include APIs for voice, messaging (SMS, MMS, WhatsApp), email through SendGrid, video, and authentication solutions. The platform supports high-volume traffic and is designed to help developers build digital experiences across various communication channels. Twilio has also grown through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its capabilities and reach in the communications space.
Security at Twilio
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Security Philosophy
“Stated AppSec Mission: "We follow security by design principles across the entire product lifecycle."– Twilio (https://www.twilio.com/security), Website”
Security Team
Org Structure & Reporting Line: "Twilio has separate and dedicated Information Security teams"– Twilio Legal Security Overview ⚠️, Website "Chief Information Security Officer regularly meeting with executive management"– Twilio Legal Security Overview ⚠️, Website
Key Initiatives
Security Champions Program: Status: No Evidence Found — Information not publicly available. "Shift Left"in Practice: "Implement and enhance security automation within CI/CD pipelines."– LinkedIn Job Posting (Senior Application Security Engineer), Job Posting
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