Staff Software Engineer, Ads - Remote

Overview

This role involves working on Quora's advertising platform, contributing to revenue generation through data-intensive applications and systems.

In Short

• Drive projects from ideation to production using the full technology stack.
• Architect, design, and implement features for a mission-critical online ad platform.
• Identify high impact features that achieve engineering and revenue goals.
• Work closely with designers, engineers, and data scientists.
• 6+ years of full-time product development experience required.
• 2+ years of experience in online advertising preferred.
• Excellent proficiency with Python or similar programming language.
• Knowledge of backend storage systems and frontend technologies.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems is a plus.
• Remote work available from multiple countries.

Requirements

• Availability for meetings during coordination hours (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time).
• 6+ years of full-time product development experience building web products.
• 2+ years of industry experience in online advertising or related area.
• Proficiency with Python or similar programming language.
• Knowledge of backend storage systems such as MySQL, HBase, Memcached, or Redis.
• Knowledge of frontend technologies such as React, Javascript, Typescript.
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems.

Benefits

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