Full-Time

Senior Backend Engineer

API

Posted on 7/19/2024

Qloo

Qloo

51-200 employees

AI-driven consumer preference prediction platform

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$130k - $175kAnnually

+ Equity Package

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position in New York City.

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

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$72M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

12%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Qloo secured $20M investment from Bluestone Equity Partners in 2024.
  • The company is expanding its AI-driven recommendation API across industry leaders.
  • Growing demand for AI personalization in retail enhances Qloo's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging AI personalization startups threatens Qloo's market share.
  • Consumer demand for data privacy could impact Qloo's data collection methods.
  • Rapid AI evolution may strain Qloo's resources and operational efficiency.

What makes Qloo unique

  • Qloo's Taste AI predicts preferences across over a dozen major categories.
  • The company offers privacy-conscious consumer intelligence without collecting personal data.
  • Qloo's partnership with Special Olympics showcases its mission-driven approach.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options

INACTIVE