Sr. Software Engineer, Consumer Experience at Quizlet

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

EdTech, Education, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Senior-level experience as a Software Engineer, capable of acting as an individual contributor taking ownership of complex projects
Strong technical judgment to balance trade-offs between user experience, performance, and maintainability
Proficiency with Quizlet's tech stack: 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)
Flexibility to work across consumer web experiences, mobile platforms, or shared systems
Curiosity and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work onsite in London office a minimum of three days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) and as needed

Responsibilities

Deliver end-to-end projects that directly contribute to Quizlet’s product and business priorities - from planning and design through implementation, testing, and rollout
Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Product, Design, and Data Science to translate ideas into technically sound and impactful solutions
Build and maintain high-quality, scalable systems that reflect a strong understanding of your team’s domain and its impact on learners and advertisers
Apply industry best practices and modern technologies to improve code quality, system reliability, and developer efficiency
Lead and contribute to technical discussions, offering thoughtful insights and helping to align the team on the best path forward
Break down complex projects into actionable, well-scoped tasks and execute them efficiently with minimal oversight
Proactively identify and resolve issues before they affect timelines, quality, or user experience
Mentor and support junior engineers through code reviews, pairing sessions, and sharing domain knowledge
Shape architecture, drive best practices, and provide technical guidance through code reviews and design discussions

Skills

Software Engineering

Scalable Systems

User Experience

Machine Learning

Cognitive Science

Product Engineering

Technical Leadership

Quizlet

Develops educational tools for students and teachers

About Quizlet

Quizlet develops educational tools designed to inspire and empower students and teachers. It serves over 60 million active users each month and is recognized as one of the top education apps available on iOS and Android. Quizlet's products include various learning tools that help users study and retain information effectively. The platform offers both free and premium subscription services, allowing users to access additional features and resources. Unlike many competitors, Quizlet has a large user base and a strong presence in the education technology market, which enhances its community and resource sharing. The company's goal is to create a significant global impact in education by providing accessible and effective learning solutions.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

$60.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EducationIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Shared financial success: Competitive salaries, stock options and a 401k that makes saving for retirement easy.

Competitive healthcare: Comprehensive health, dental, vision and disability plans for you and your family.

PTO and family benefits: Everyone gets four weeks of PTO. Our generous family leave plan has you covered when you welcome a new, little learner into your family.

Professional development: Learning never stops. Get reimbursed each year for professional development, and learn from the best with regular tech talks.

A welcoming workplace: Enjoy free lunch and dinner with great company. Benefit from adjustable desks and employee lounges while taking in amazing views of the Bay.

Commuter benefits: We don’t have a school bus, but we'll help cover your public transportation and parking. If you decide to work late, your ride home is on us as well.

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Khan Academy and Duolingo.

Recent U.S. outage may decrease user trust and retention.

New CEO's strategic shifts could disrupt operations or alienate existing users.

Differentiation

Quizlet offers AI-powered features like Magic Notes and Memory Score for personalized learning.

The platform's gamification strategy includes features like Quizlet Challenge and Quizlet Learn.

Quizlet's Q-Chat beta feature aligns with the trend of conversational AI in education.

Upsides

Quizlet's new CEO, Beidler, may drive fresh strategic direction and innovation.

Intentional slowing of AI adoption focuses on quality, ensuring sustainable long-term growth.

AI-powered features enhance user engagement, potentially increasing retention and user base.

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