Engineering Manager, Quora

• 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

Desirable

• This role will be working on our Poe product
• The mission of the Platform team is to enhance developer productivity by building foundational systems, frameworks, tools, and abstractions that enable product teams to deliver faster and with greater confidence
• Our focus areas include testing frameworks for reliable and scalable code validation, CI/CD pipelines to streamline robust deployments, and developer environments that are easy to set up, consistent, and efficient
• By eliminating friction in the development process, we empower teams to achieve faster iteration and feedback cycles. Our goal is to be a trusted partner in accelerating software delivery
• As the manager of the Poe Platform Team, you will drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality solutions
• You'll define team roadmaps aligned with business goals while fostering an inclusive and innovative engineering culture
• 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

• We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis