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Senior Backend Engineer

API

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Qloo

Qloo

11-50 employees

AI-driven consumer preference prediction platform

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services
Biotechnology
Healthcare
Consumer Goods
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$130k - $175kAnnually

+ Equity Package

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Express.js
JavaScript
React.js
AWS
Vue.js
Redis
Development Operations (DevOps)
AngularJS
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Equivalent experience or bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
  • 4 years or more of hands-on Backend API Development experience
  • Develop and maintain server-side applications using Node web frameworks such as Express.js
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools is a plus
  • Proficiency in front-end technologies is a plus, such as modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular)
  • Experience with Redis or other caching technologies on AWS or other cloud platforms is a plus
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable API services to support our applications.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Implement data storage solutions and ensure the reliability and performance of database queries.
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with the team.
  • Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in software development, data processing, caching, cloud deployment, distributed computing, and API development.

Qloo offers a "Cultural AI" that predicts global consumer preferences and provides contextualized personalization and insights based on a deep understanding of consumer behavior and over 575 million cultural entities. Their privacy-first API and cutting-edge machine learning processes empower companies to uncover connections behind people’s taste in various cultural domains such as music, film, fashion, and dining.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$67.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

18%

1 year growth

65%

2 year growth

153%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing $20M from Bluestone Equity Partners and $25M in Series C funding indicates strong financial health and growth potential.
  • Participation in the Moderne Passport Program provides valuable industry exposure and networking opportunities.
  • Qloo's partnerships with industry leaders like Netflix and Michelin highlight its broad applicability and market acceptance.

What critics are saying

  • The increasing regulatory scrutiny on data privacy could impact Qloo's ability to collect and utilize consumer data effectively.
  • Competition in the AI-driven recommendation space is fierce, with many companies vying for market share.

What makes Qloo unique

  • Qloo leverages AI to understand and predict global consumer tastes, offering a unique edge in personalization and data-driven marketing.
  • The backing of high-profile investors like Leonardo DiCaprio and Elton John adds significant credibility and visibility to Qloo.
  • Qloo's focus on cultural AI sets it apart from other AI firms that may not specialize in this niche.