Sr. Software Engineer, Consumer Experience

Overview

About Quizlet : At Quizlet, our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. We’re a $1B+ learning platform used by two-thirds of U.S. high school students and half of college students, powering over 1 billion learning interactions each week. We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools. Let’s Build the Future of Learning : Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.

Engineering at Quizlet builds the core experiences that help millions of students and teachers achieve their learning goals. We collaborate across teams to achieve user-centric outcomes, focusing on developing intuitive interfaces, engaging learning tools, and robust, scalable systems. You’ll be joining a passionate group of engineers, designers, product managers, and data scientists dedicated to solving real-world educational challenges. Our teams operate with autonomy, embrace experimentation, and are deeply committed to user-centric design. We value transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration at all levels.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and deliver impactful, user-focused features that are core to Quizlet’s success. You’ll work closely with other engineers, product managers, designers, and data scientists to turn ideas into scalable, high-quality solutions that serve millions of learners globally. As a senior individual contributor, you’ll take ownership of complex projects from concept through deployment, applying sound technical judgment and balancing trade-offs between user experience, performance, and maintainability. You’ll play a key role in shaping architecture, driving best practices, and mentoring teammates through code reviews, design discussions, and technical guidance. This role may span consumer web experiences, mobile platforms, or shared systems - flexibility, curiosity, and strong problem-solving skills are key.

Our tech stack includes :

• Languages : Go, PHP, Typescript
• Frameworks : React, Next.js, UIKit, SwiftUI, Jetpack Compose
• Data : MySQL, PostgreSQL, Spanner, BigQuery
• Misc : GCP, Datadog, Growthbook, Rollbar, Pub / Sub, Redis / Valkey, Docker / Colima, Kubernetes

We’re happy to share that this is an onsite position in our New York or San Francisco office. To help foster team collaboration, we require that employees be in the office a minimum of three days per week : Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and as needed by your manager or the company. We believe that this working environment facilitates increased work efficiency, team partnership, and supports growth as an employee and organization.

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Why Join Quizlet?

Massive reach : 60M+ users, 1B+ interactions per week

Cutting-edge tech : Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive science

Strong momentum : Top-tier investors, sustainable business, real traction

Mission-first : Work that makes a difference in people’s lives

Inclusive culture : Committed to equity, diversity, and belonging

We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome!

We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.

We provide a transparent setting that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!

In Closing

At Quizlet, we’re excited about passionate people joining our team—even if you don’t check every box on the requirements list. We value unique perspectives and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Our culture is all about taking initiative, learning through challenges, and striving for high-quality work while staying curious and open to new ideas. We believe in honest, respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and creating a supportive space where everyone can grow and succeed together.

Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!

To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies

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