Software Engineer New Grad 2025-2026 - Data… at Quora · Remote

Summary: Quora is a privately held, remote-first company focused on growing the world's collective intelligence. The role involves working on the data infrastructure team, implementing scalable data architectures and improving system efficiency while participating in a mentorship program. Responsibilities: - Help implement scalable and efficient data architectures, meeting data needs from data scientists, engineers and business partners - Actively participate in the team’s planning process, discussing team’s priorities and proposing project ideas as you grow your knowledge and ownership in data-infra systems - Identify and implement improvements to system’s cost efficiency, reducing data storage and processing costs - Participate in the team’s oncall rotation, helping solve timely reliability incidents Required Qualifications: - Availability for meetings and impromptu communication during Quora's 'coordination hours' (Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm Pacific Time) - A 2025 or 2026 graduate with or pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field - Interest in scalability challenges and infrastructure technologies - A passion for learning, always improving yourself and the team around you Preferred Qualifications: - Previous software engineering experience via an internship, work experience, or coding competition - Passion for Quora's mission and goals - Knowledge of Python and SQL Required Skills: Python, SQL Important Skills: Data architecture, Scalability Nice-to-Have Skills: Passion for learning, Team collaboration Benefits: Medical/dental/vision coverage, Equity refreshers, Remote work reimbursement, Paid time off, Employee assistance programs