Quora

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

United States

$120,000 – $160,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), 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 specified
  • Company: Quora
  • About Quora: Quora’s mission is to grow and share the world’s knowledge. They operate two knowledge sharing 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).

About the Team and Role

  • The role is focused on the Poe product.
  • The team is looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to shape the future of Poe, empowering bot creators and developers.
  • Responsibilities include building abstractions and tooling to accelerate bot onboarding, collaborating with LLM providers, and improving the external API.
  • This is a high-impact role with direct visibility into the platform's development.

Responsibilities

  • Drive projects from ideation to production, collaborating with design, product, data science, QA, and engineering teams.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers.
  • Work with the engineering management team to develop new initiatives and improve processes.
  • Participate in on-call responsibilities to ensure Poe’s reliability.

Requirements

  • Minimum Requirements:
    • Availability for meetings and impromptu collaboration.

Additional Information

  • Quora is a "remote-first" company.
  • The position can be performed remotely from multiple countries. (Please visit careers.quora.com/eligible-countries for details regarding employment eligibility by country.)
  • Check out the latest bots on Poe: https://poe.com/blog/report-early-2025-ai-ecosystem-trends

Skills

API Design
Distributed Systems
LLM Integrations
AI Platforms
Backend Engineering
Scalable Systems
Python
Go
SQL
RESTful 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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