Staff Backend Software Engineer - Core Product, Poe (Remote)

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Social MediaIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have 6+ years of experience with large-scale codebases and systems, particularly web applications, and 5+ years of experience in Python or a similar programming language. Availability for Quora's coordination hours (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time) is also required, along with a passion for learning.

Responsibilities

The Staff Backend Software Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement AI-powered user experiences on Poe, lead projects from start to finish, and iterate quickly on features from ideation to launch. They will champion user experience and scalable code practices, represent engineering in strategic planning, and coach technical talent. The role also includes participating in on-call responsibilities to ensure product reliability.

Skills

Backend Engineering

Core Product Features

Messaging

Bot Discovery

AI Language Models

API Development

System Design

Scalability

Performance Optimization

Distributed Systems

Cloud Platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP)

Databases (SQL, NoSQL)

Programming Languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java)

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

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