Staff Software Engineer, Quora

• Ability to be available for meetings and impromptu communication during Quora's “coordination hours" (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time)
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field
• 4+ years of experience in software development, particularly in programming languages and compiler design
• In-depth knowledge of compiler design principles and language semantics
• Proficiency in several programming languages
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts

Desirable

• Your role will involve a) designing and implementing programming language features that facilitate the composition of multiple AI models, interfaces, and environments; b) creating building blocks for AI code generation, to enable users who cannot write code to create applications
• This may include extending existing programming languages, creating domain specific languages, and developing adjacent tools like static analyzers, testing frameworks, debugging assistants, and systems for sandboxing untrusted code
• It may also include developing tools and methodologies to make writing code at Quora more elegant and productive for employees
• If you have a passion for both AI and programming languages, and a desire to produce great products to enable everyone to create software, we would love to hear from you
• With Poe’s role as the largest AI aggregator, and its neutral position allowing us to collaborate with all of the leading AI labs, this position presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact
• Create, enhance, and refine language features and frameworks
• Work closely with product teams to establish technical requirements and specifications
• Evaluate and enhance the performance, scalability, and maintainability of programming languages
• Stay updated on the latest trends in programming languages and compiler technology