Senior VoIP Engineer

TextNow is the largest provider of free phone service in the nation, democratizing phone service and evolving the way the world connects.
$130,000 - $180,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Telecommunications

Description For Senior VoIP Engineer

TextNow, the nation's largest provider of free phone service, is seeking a Senior VoIP Engineer to join their Core Experiences Team. This role is crucial in designing and maintaining backend services that power their high-traffic platform, serving millions of users daily. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like FreeSWITCH, Kamailio, AWS, Golang, and Kubernetes.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing scalable VOIP services and SIP infrastructure, handling tens of millions of calls and messages daily. You'll work in a collaborative environment, leading major initiatives and mentoring junior engineers while driving technical innovation. The role requires expertise in Golang, VOIP technologies, and real-time communications protocols.

TextNow offers an inclusive work environment with strong values centered around customer obsession, integrity, and ownership. The company provides excellent benefits including flexible work arrangements, equity, unlimited vacation, and wellness programs. This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven company that's democratizing phone service and breaking down communication barriers worldwide.

The position offers professional growth through complex technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact on a platform that serves millions of users. If you're passionate about telecommunications, scalable systems, and making communication accessible to everyone, this role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative company.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior VoIP Engineer

  • Develop and maintain VOIP services and SIP infrastructure that scale to millions of users
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and build robust and scalable architectures
  • Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code in Golang
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring high uptime and reliability
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and drive best practices for performance and security
  • Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior team members

Requirements For Senior VoIP Engineer

Go
Kubernetes
MongoDB
  • Extensive experience working with Golang in a production environment
  • Deep understanding of VOIP technologies and telecommunications
  • Proficiency in VoIP troubleshooting tools (sngrep, wireshark)
  • Deep knowledge of real-time communications protocols (SIP, SDP, WebRTC, RTP)
  • Experience with IaC and Configuration Management tools (Terraform and Ansible)
  • Experience working with distributed systems, microservices, and containerized environments
  • Excellent communication skills and experience mentoring junior engineers

Benefits For Senior VoIP Engineer

Equity
Parental Leave
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
  • Strong work life blend
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Employee Stock Options
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Parental leave
  • Wellness credit and L&D credit
  • Company-wide off-sites and team events

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