Engineering Manager - Poe Platform (Remote)

Quora

95d • $183,647 - $267,615

About The Position

Quora is a privately held, 'remote-first' company. This position can be performed remotely from multiple countries around the world. Quora’s mission is to grow and share the world’s knowledge. To do so, we have two knowledge sharing products: Quora, a global knowledge sharing platform with over 400M monthly unique visitors, and Poe, a platform providing millions of global users with one place to chat, explore and build with a wide variety of AI language models. Behind these products are passionate, collaborative, and high-performing global teams. We have a culture rooted in transparency, idea-sharing, and experimentation that allows us to celebrate success and grow together through meaningful work. This role will be working on our Poe product.

Requirements

• Availability for meetings and impromptu communication during Quora's 'coordination hours' (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years in software engineering with proficiency in programming languages like Python and JavaScript
• 2+ years of experience managing engineers, fostering their growth and professional development
• Proven experience in designing and scaling systems that enhance developer workflows, such as CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and automation tools
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver scalable, high-quality technical solutions on time
• Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with a passion for tackling challenges, improving processes, and driving engineering excellence

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs, including integrating AI/ML solutions into engineering systems
• Passion for Quora’s mission and a strong interest in advancing Poe through technical innovation
• In-depth experience with modern container orchestration and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform)
• Familiarity with designing and maintaining highly scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant systems for developer platforms
• Dedication to keeping up with emerging technologies and trends in platform engineering, AI, and related fields

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing platform engineering team by fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Drive initiatives to improve developer velocity by streamlining workflows and reducing friction
• Uphold and drive high standards for best engineering practices across Poe teams
• Leverage the latest AI tools to enhance team productivity
• Define and align the team’s roadmap with organizational goals
• Establish processes for operational efficiency and reliability
• Guide technical design discussions and long-term strategy

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees