Staff Software Engineer - Monetization, Poe

Quora is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Monetization team for their Poe product, a platform that provides access to various AI language models including GPT-4, Claude 3, and Gemini Pro. This remote-first position offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical systems that power subscriptions, direct purchases, and creator monetization tools.

The role requires 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with expertise in full-stack development using technologies like React, TypeScript, and Python. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and maintaining both backend and frontend systems for Poe's monetization features, ensuring secure and reliable payment processing while creating intuitive user interfaces for complex monetary transactions.

Quora offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $229,559 to $267,615 USD for US-based candidates, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. The company maintains a culture focused on transparency, idea-sharing, and experimentation, serving over 400M monthly unique visitors across their platforms.

Working on the Monetization team, you'll collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers to build innovative features that enable users to purchase access to AI language models and allow creators to monetize their expertise. This position offers the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of AI technology and business, making a significant impact on a rapidly growing platform.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience with financial transaction systems, database design, and web application architecture. They must be available during Quora's coordination hours (9am-3pm Pacific Time) and possess excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Quora values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in tech. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision coverage, equity refreshers, remote work reimbursement, and paid time off, though specific benefits vary by country.

This role represents an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to make a meaningful impact while working on challenging problems in the AI and monetization space. The position combines technical leadership with the chance to mentor other engineers and contribute to engineering best practices across the organization.