Staff Backend Engineer (Python)
Bestow- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, and have at least 5 years of experience as a backend engineer, with a strong focus on building scalable and reliable systems. Experience with AI platforms and LLM integrations is highly desirable, as is a deep understanding of distributed systems and API design.
As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will drive projects from ideation to production, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to shape the future of Poe. You will champion user experience and sustainable code practices, provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, and participate in on-call responsibilities to ensure the platform’s reliability. Additionally, you will work with LLM providers to integrate their latest advancements and contribute to a thriving developer ecosystem through improvements to the external API.
Global knowledge sharing and AI integration platform
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.