Staff Software Engineer Mobile
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 195000 - 260000
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Quizlet:
At Quizlet our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. Our $1B learning platform serves tens of millions of students every month including two-thirds of U.S. high schoolers and half of U.S. college students powering over 2 billion learning interactions monthly.
We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students professionals and lifelong learners alike. Were energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.
Lets Build the Future of Learning
Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.
About the Team:
The Quizlet Mobile team is focused on being the category-defining leader in digital learning on mobile devices. Our team builds and refines the core mobile features that make Quizlet a trusted learning companioneverything from flashcards and practice modes to AI-powered study experiences. We collaborate closely with the broader mobile organization backend services design and product teams to deliver seamless high-quality learning experiences on iOS and Android.
About the Role:
Were looking for a Staff Engineer to join one of our Mobile teams in San Francisco. Youll help lead a team shaping the core functionality that keeps learners engaged and successful.
In this role youll collaborate closely with engineers designers and product managers to deliver high-quality mobile experiences. Youll be expected to influence technical direction drive architecture decisions and mentor other engineers while driving projects from ideation through release. Were looking for someone who is passionate about creating intuitive
Were happy to share that this is an onsite position in our 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.
In this role you will:
- Design build and maintain high quality software supporting the core product
- Define and drive Quizlets key technical strategies influencing cross platform teams and cross functional partners
- Actively provide technical mentorship and guidance to other team members
- Partner effectively with cross-functional partners and other engineering teams influencing their decisions and designs as appropriate
- Drive incident investigations post mortems and retrospectives
- Effectively advocate for long-term improvements to systems and processes
- Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure operational excellence and resiliency
- Stay ahead of industry trends and incorporate new solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs (both monetary and development/maintenance costs)
What you bring to the table:
- 8 years of experience in mobile software development
- Proven track record of technical leadership and coaching development teams
- Strong problem solving and debugging skills on mobile software products
- Expert level skills in either iOS or Android development and some level of comfort with the other.
- Eagerness to learn grow and take on new challenges
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across a range of audiences
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience with both native Android and native iOS development approaches. Including evaluating tradeoffs
- Track record of influencing adjacent engineering teams of best practices or mobile client needs
- Experience providing technical leadership across multiple teams working on diverse objectives
Compensation Benefits & Perks:
- Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive including a starting base salary of $195000 - $260000 depending on location and experience as well as company stock options
- Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
- 20 vacation days that we expect you to take!
- Competitive health dental and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO Dental VSP Choice)
- Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth
- Paid Family Leave FSA HSA Commuter benefits and Wellness benefits
- 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
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 peoples 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 were excited about passionate people joining our teameven if you dont 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.
Quizlets 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:
At this time Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles.
Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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About Company
Quizlet makes simple learning tools that let you study anything. Start learning today with flashcards, games and learning tools — all for free.
