Senior Software Engineer - Monitor at Quora

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
EdTech, Cybersecurity, Child Safety TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • A self-starter with a bias for action, ownership, and accountability
  • Experience working across a broad range of technologies, with curiosity and drive to pick up new skills and languages
  • Thrives on understanding the bigger picture and working across teams to deliver impactful outcomes
  • Attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to articulate technical concepts clearly
  • Pragmatic thinker who can balance technical elegance with delivery
  • Ability to get up to speed quickly and hit the ground running
  • Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar)
  • Essential Technical Skills: C++
  • Strong experience with low-level OS APIs (Windows/macOS/iOS)
  • Proficiency in memory management & performance optimization
  • Nice to haves: TypeScript, Go development experience, Cloud-native application development (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.), Mobile development (Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin), WebAssembly (WASM) experience, Advanced Swift knowledge, Strong knowledge of networking concepts

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain native applications and browser extensions that form part of our safeguarding platform
  • Work across multiple platforms, leveraging low-level OS APIs, networking, and performance optimization techniques
  • Stay current with evolving operating system platforms, browser updates, and modern device management (MDM) integration methods to ensure compatibility and reliability of our client software
  • Take ownership of projects end-to-end, from ideation through to delivery and ongoing support
  • Collaborate closely with other engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure outstanding outcomes
  • Bring a DevOps mindset to your work—automating, monitoring, and improving solutions continuously
  • Apply strong critical and analytical thinking to solve complex problems with pragmatic, simple, and effective designs
  • Communicate ideas clearly—both within the engineering team and to wider audiences through documentation, demos, and presentations

Skills

C++
Swift
Objective-C
JavaScript
Windows API
macOS API
Browser Extensions
Networking
Performance Optimization
MDM
Native Applications

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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