Software Engineer - Infrastructure - Remote

Overview

This role is for a Software Engineer in Infrastructure at Quora, a remote-first company, focusing on backend databases and large-scale distributed systems.

In Short

• Work on backend databases and services.
• Improve scalability, reliability, and efficiency of infrastructure systems.
• Write and review code, and debug production issues.
• Build monitoring tools and automation.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing team.
• Focus on creating polished products and maintainable code.
• Work in a culture of learning and experimentation.
• Contribute to Quora's mission of knowledge sharing.
• Available Monday to Friday from 3pm to 9pm PST.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in large-scale distributed systems.
• Familiarity with data storage and traffic handling.
• Excellent coding skills in any programming language.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to debug production issues independently.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision coverage.
• Equity refreshers.
• Remote work reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Country-specific benefits.