Full Stack Software Engineer - Quora (Remote) at Quora

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Availability for meetings and impromptu communication during Quora's “coordination hours" (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time)
2+ years of full-time professional experience building consumer web products (excluding internships)
Knowledge of frontend technologies such as React and Typescript
Excellent skills in Python or similar programming language
Professional experience leveraging backend storage systems such as MySQL, MyRocks, Memcached, or Redis
Experience working with large-scale distributed systems, and an understanding of the challenges and complexities involved in building scalable solutions for millions of users

Responsibilities

Develop full stack web applications with Python and React
Contribute to projects that shape our core product experience - driving growth, ensuring healthy moderation, and empowering creators
Design and launch product features at massive scale, using data and experimentation to guide each iteration
Drive projects from ideation to production using the full technology stack
Collaborate with designers, product managers, fellow engineers, and data scientists to prototype and implement functionality and analyze impact
Participate in the team’s on-call rotation to ensure Quora provides a reliable and high quality product

Skills

Quora

Global knowledge sharing and AI integration platform

About Quora

Quora is a global platform for knowledge sharing that attracts over 400 million unique visitors each month. It allows users to share insights on a wide variety of topics, creating a community focused on learning and connection. Users include individuals looking for information, experts sharing their knowledge, and businesses engaging with a knowledgeable audience. Quora also features Poe, a platform that combines several AI language models like GPT-4 and DALL-E 3, enabling users to chat and explore these technologies in one place. Unlike many competitors, Quora's business model relies on targeted advertising to its large user base, allowing it to continuously expand its offerings to meet user needs.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$351.2MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, AI & Machine Learning, EducationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Equity

Remote Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition from Reddit and Stack Exchange could dilute Quora's user base.

AI-generated content may lead to misinformation without proper oversight.

Privacy concerns over data collection for ads could lead to regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Quora integrates AI models like GPT-4 and DALL-E 3 through its Poe platform.

Quora's Writing Sessions offer a unique alternative to Reddit's AMA for expert Q&A.

Quora's partnership with Bombora enhances B2B audience targeting for advertisers.

Upsides

Quora attracts over 400 million unique visitors monthly, boosting its advertising potential.

AI-driven content moderation can improve user experience by reducing misinformation.

Personalized learning experiences through AI can enhance user retention and satisfaction.

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