Quora

Senior Backend Engineer - Bot Creator Ecosystem, Poe (Remote)

United States

$150,000 – $220,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: (Not provided)

Quora is a "remote-first" company offering this position remotely from multiple countries. Please visit careers.quora.com/eligible-countries for details regarding employment eligibility by country.

This role is focused on the Poe product, a rapidly growing AI platform. The goal is to empower bot creators and developers through building abstractions and tooling. It’s a high-impact role with direct visibility into the future of Poe.

Requirements

  • Availability for meetings
  • (No specific technical requirements are listed)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (design, product, data science, QA, and engineering) to advise on product roadmap and create innovative features and user experiences for bot creators.
  • Iterate on our developer APIs using best practices for performance and reliability.
  • Be a champion for both user experience and for sustainable, scalable code practices.
  • Collaborate closely with LLM providers to easily integrate new LLMs on Poe.
  • Participate in on-call responsibilities to ensure Poe provides a reliable and high quality product.

Company Information

About Quora: Quora’s mission is to grow and share the world’s knowledge.

  • Quora: A global knowledge sharing platform with over 400M monthly unique visitors.
  • Poe: A platform providing millions of global users with one place to chat, explore and build with a wide variety of AI language models (bots), including GPT-4, Claude 3, Gemini Pro, DALL-E 3 and more.

About the Team and Role: The role will be working on the Poe product, specifically within the Creators team. The team is focused on shaping the future of Poe and empowering bot creators and developers.

Application Instructions

  • Visit careers.quora.com/eligible-countries for details regarding employment eligibility by country.

Skills

API Design
Backend Development
Scalable Systems
LLM Technologies
AI
Database Design
System Design
Developer APIs

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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