Solution Acceleration Architect - GTM Incubation Org
See yourself at Twilio
Join the team as Twilio’s next Solution Acceleration Architect, GTM Incubation Org
About the job
This position is needed to support the GTM Solutions Sales team. As Solution Acceleration Architect, GTM Incubation at Twilio, you will be responsible for accelerating adoption of new solutions and platform capabilities in incubation with our Top Global customers. More specifically, you will be responsible for running build workshops with B2B customers across Twilio’s Global Sales base and building early adoption playbooks, supporting customers in accelerating the time to value from a custom demo, to POC, and eventually to initial deployment/MVP in production environment. Along the way, you will collaborate closely with Enterprise Architects, Demo Platform Engineering, Professional Services, and SI Partner teams to define the adoption blueprint ahead of launching and graduating the new solutions and platform capabilities.
You will work alongside the rest of the GTM Incubation org, but lead the forward-deployed “build with” programs for Global Direct accounts (Global Strategic and New Business) in presales stages, including but not limited to activation events, build hackathons, and workshops that are specifically targeted at driving builder activation, adoption, and value realization of our new solutions and capabilities through the builders within the Direct accounts.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
Drive B2B builder activation events and hackathons at flagship or target Direct accounts to accelerate adoption of new solutions (Strat, NB)
Define and refine the adoption blueprint by partnering closely with Enterprise Architects, Demo Platform Engineering, Professional Services, and SI Partner on demos, repos, starter apps, sample code, and companion technical guides that capture the mindshare of the builders within target accounts and the broader B2B builder community specifically in target industries and regions
Drive adoption of the next best solution and platform capabilities for the customers
Evangelize Twilio within the B2B builder communities of the target accounts by driving building of net new POCs and demos that bring to life architectures discussed at the C-suite, line of business levels in the sales cycles
Accelerate customer adoption in paid pilots for new platform capabilities and/or POCs for new solutions at launch
Utilize your software engineering expertise to ensure customers’ builder teams develop full understanding of and familiarity with the whole platform capabilities of the solutions being pitched or sold
Work closely with the Demo Platform Engineering and Enterprise Architect teams to ensure C-suite positioning and the higher level reference architectures are properly activated within the builder communities of the target accounts
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:
3+ years of experience in software development, with a strong understanding of RESTful APIs, web frameworks
Demonstrated experience running end-to-end technical program management, working closely with GTM
Proven track record of building custom demos, workshops, and other content to launch new products or solutions
Strong communication skills and executive presence, whether it’s in board rooms with c-level stakeholders, customer meetings, or internal meetings with cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to have strong opinions loosely held, and willingness to lean into ambiguity and proof of thriving in such environment previously
Strong understanding of Twilio’s products and services, as well as the broader market dynamics of SaaS, specifically in cloud computing, Gen AI, CRM, CDP, and/or CPaaS
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and work collaboratively
Creative thinking and problem solving skills, with a track record of thinking outside the box and delivering on “wow”
Prior technical presales and/or solution engineering experience strongly preferred
Desired:
Master's degree is a plus but not required
Location
This role will be remote and based in the USA.
Travel
We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 10% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way.
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.
Compensation
*Please note this role is open to candidates outside of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington D.C., and Washington State. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only.
The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:
Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota or Vermont : $160,500.00 - $200,600.00.
Based in Washington D.C., Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay Area): $169,400.00 - $211,700.00.
Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or the San Francisco Bay area, California: $178,300.00 - $222,800.00.
This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan. All roles are generally eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.
This role is eligible to earn commissions.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
Applications for this role are intended to be accepted until September 12, 2025, but may change based on business needs.
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Solution Acceleration Architect - GTM Incubation Org
See yourself at Twilio
Join the team as Twilio’s next Solution Acceleration Architect, GTM Incubation Org
About the job
This position is needed to support the GTM Solutions Sales team. As Solution Acceleration Architect, GTM Incubation at Twilio, you will be responsible for accelerating adoption of new solutions and platform capabilities in incubation with our Top Global customers. More specifically, you will be responsible for running build workshops with B2B customers across Twilio’s Global Sales base and building early adoption playbooks, supporting customers in accelerating the time to value from a custom demo, to POC, and eventually to initial deployment/MVP in production environment. Along the way, you will collaborate closely with Enterprise Architects, Demo Platform Engineering, Professional Services, and SI Partner teams to define the adoption blueprint ahead of launching and graduating the new solutions and platform capabilities.
You will work alongside the rest of the GTM Incubation org, but lead the forward-deployed “build with” programs for Global Direct accounts (Global Strategic and New Business) in presales stages, including but not limited to activation events, build hackathons, and workshops that are specifically targeted at driving builder activation, adoption, and value realization of our new solutions and capabilities through the builders within the Direct accounts.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
Drive B2B builder activation events and hackathons at flagship or target Direct accounts to accelerate adoption of new solutions (Strat, NB)
Define and refine the adoption blueprint by partnering closely with Enterprise Architects, Demo Platform Engineering, Professional Services, and SI Partner on demos, repos, starter apps, sample code, and companion technical guides that capture the mindshare of the builders within target accounts and the broader B2B builder community specifically in target industries and regions
Drive adoption of the next best solution and platform capabilities for the customers
Evangelize Twilio within the B2B builder communities of the target accounts by driving building of net new POCs and demos that bring to life architectures discussed at the C-suite, line of business levels in the sales cycles
Accelerate customer adoption in paid pilots for new platform capabilities and/or POCs for new solutions at launch
Utilize your software engineering expertise to ensure customers’ builder teams develop full understanding of and familiarity with the whole platform capabilities of the solutions being pitched or sold
Work closely with the Demo Platform Engineering and Enterprise Architect teams to ensure C-suite positioning and the higher level reference architectures are properly activated within the builder communities of the target accounts
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:
3+ years of experience in software development, with a strong understanding of RESTful APIs, web frameworks
Demonstrated experience running end-to-end technical program management, working closely with GTM
Proven track record of building custom demos, workshops, and other content to launch new products or solutions
Strong communication skills and executive presence, whether it’s in board rooms with c-level stakeholders, customer meetings, or internal meetings with cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to have strong opinions loosely held, and willingness to lean into ambiguity and proof of thriving in such environment previously
Strong understanding of Twilio’s products and services, as well as the broader market dynamics of SaaS, specifically in cloud computing, Gen AI, CRM, CDP, and/or CPaaS
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and work collaboratively
Creative thinking and problem solving skills, with a track record of thinking outside the box and delivering on “wow”
Prior technical presales and/or solution engineering experience strongly preferred
Desired:
Master's degree is a plus but not required
Location
This role will be remote and based in the USA.
Travel
We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 10% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way.
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.
Compensation
*Please note this role is open to candidates outside of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington D.C., and Washington State. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only.
The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:
Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota or Vermont : $160,500.00 - $200,600.00.
Based in Washington D.C., Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay Area): $169,400.00 - $211,700.00.
Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or the San Francisco Bay area, California: $178,300.00 - $222,800.00.
This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan. All roles are generally eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.
This role is eligible to earn commissions.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
Applications for this role are intended to be accepted until September 12, 2025, but may change based on business needs.