Quora

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer - Creators, Poe (Remote)

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Consumer SoftwareIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: (Salary information not provided in the description)

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

Quora’s mission is to grow and share the world’s knowledge. It operates through two products: Quora (a global knowledge sharing platform) and Poe (a platform providing access to various AI language models like GPT-4, Claude 3, Gemini Pro, and DALL-E 3). Poe aims to be a single platform for integrating and utilizing these rapidly advancing AI capabilities. The company values transparency, idea-sharing, and experimentation. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on a rapidly growing product.

Team and Role

The team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to Poe, focusing on improving the bot ecosystem and supporting bot creators on the platform. You'll be involved in planning and implementing new features, contributing to front-end and back-end development, and participating in the full product development cycle.

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.
  • Rapidly prototype and implement new product features from ideation to production, using modern web technologies and 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.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years of experience working with large-scale codebases and systems, particularly web applications.
  • Frontend: 3+ years of experience working with React, Typescript, and GraphQL.
  • Backend: 3+ years experience in Python or similar programming language.
  • Availability: Ability to be available for meetings and impromptu communication during Quora’s “coordination hours” (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time).

Application Instructions

Skills

React
Typescript
Web Applications
Frontend Development
Backend Development
LLM Integration
Prototyping
Scalable Code

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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