What is a Solutions Engineering Intern?

As the Twilio Solutions Engineering internship came to a close, the interns gained valuable insights into the role of a Solutions Engineer, who is part sales and technical expert. The SE role requires strong communication skills to articulate complex problems into solutions, propose technical architectures, and offer creative solutions for unique customer use cases. Through their experience, they learned the importance of communication, technology, autonomy, and support in building successful relationships with customers and teammates. They also developed their skills in prioritization, boldness, and creativity, and gained a deeper understanding of Twilio's products and values. The internship empowered them to build real-life applications with high impact and tackle complex challenges, leaving them excited for the future of Solutions Engineering.