Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure, Quora (Remote) at Quora

United States

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Requirements

Availability for meetings and impromptu communication during Quora's “coordination hours" (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time)
2-5 years of experience working in Data Infrastructure
Flexibility for working and owning different Data Engineering systems

Responsibilities

Identify and implement improvements to system’s cost efficiency, reducing data storage and processing costs
Design and implement scalable and efficient data architectures, meeting data needs from data scientists, engineers and business partners
Bring your expertise to help model structured & unstructured data. Own these data models at a high level & be a data consultant for partner teams
Champion best practices on system usages and hold high-quality code standards
Participate in the team’s oncall rotation, helping solve timely reliability incidents

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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