Requirements:

Availability for meetings and impromptu communication during Quora's "coordination hours" (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time)
8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on full-stack development
Strong experience in at least one of: frontend development (React, TypeScript) or backend systems (Python)
Experience building and maintaining production systems that handle financial transactions
Solid understanding of database design, API development, and web application architecture
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, especially important when working with monetary systems
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Requirements:

Passion for AI technology and creating business models that support AI innovation
Experience with payment processing systems, subscription management, or financial technology
Knowledge of financial compliance requirements and best practices for handling monetary transactions
Experience with GraphQL and modern frontend frameworks (React, NextJS)
Understanding of data analysis and metrics tracking for business and financial systems
Prior experience working on consumer-facing products with monetization components

Design, build, and maintain robust backend and frontend systems for Poe's monetization features
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user problems and translate them into scalable technical solutions
Build intuitive and elegant user interfaces for complex monetary transactions
Develop and optimize payment processing systems, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance with financial regulations
Create tools that empower creators to set pricing, monitor revenue, and understand their monetization performance
Participate in technical design reviews and contribute to architectural decisions
Mentor other engineers and contribute to engineering best practices across the organization