Director of Engineering, Community
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 250000 - 356754
Posted on:
Yesterday
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 Role:
We are seeking a Director of Engineering to define and lead Quizlets global community strategyshaping how learners educators and creators connect contribute and thrive together. This role owns the vision for community programs contribution models and governance systems that foster high-quality participation trust and long-term engagement across Quizlets ecosystem.
You will partner closely with Product Engineering Trust & Safety Legal and Marketing teams to ensure community experiences scale responsibly align with learning outcomes and evolve alongside new social and AI-powered features. Remember that strong communities are built as much on systems and incentives as they are on people and culture.
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 this work environment enhances efficiency fosters collaboration and supports growth for both employees and the organization.
In this role you will:
- Define and own the long-term strategy for Quizlets learner educator and creator communities across products and platforms
- Establish clear principles for participation contribution and belonging that support diverse learning identities and roles
- Translate community needs into scalable programs policies and systems in partnership with Product and Engineering
- Own community contribution and reputation frameworks (e.g. badges privileges recognition programs) that incentivize high-quality safe participation
- Guide the evolution of study groups creator communities and collaborative learning experiences
- Ensure community initiatives drive meaningful engagement learning outcomes and creator sustainabilitynot just growth metrics
- Collaborate closely with Trust & Safety to ensure community policies moderation workflows and enforcement models support healthy participation at scale
- Partner with Legal and Privacy teams to embed consent transparency and compliance into all community programs and policies
- Serve as a senior voice on community governance norms and ethical considerations as new features and AI-assisted experiences are introduced
- Lead and scale a high-performing community team across strategy programs operations and moderation partnerships
- Establish metrics and operating rhythms to measure community health trust and long-term valuenot just short-term engagement
- Influence company-level strategy by representing the voice of the community in executive and cross-functional forums
What you bring to the table:
- 10 years of experience in community trust & safety social platforms or user-generated content ecosystems
- 5 years leading and scaling teams including managers and senior leaders
- Proven track record helping communities grow while maintaining trust quality and clear governance
- Strong cross-functional partnership skills with Product Engineering Legal and Trust & Safety
- Deep understanding of online communities contribution systems and social or collaborative learning environments
- Experience designing reputation incentives and participation frameworks at scale
- Familiarity with moderation models policy development and abuse prevention systems
- Experience with AI-influenced or AI-assisted community experiences is a plus
- Community-first and trust-driven approach to platform and program design
- Comfort operating at both strategic and execution levels
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and align diverse stakeholders
- Strong commitment to inclusion ethical technology and long-term community health
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 $250000 - $356754 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.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Go
- Lean
- Management Experience
- React
- Node.js
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Software Development
- Team Management
- GraphQL
- Leadership Experience
About Company
Quizlet makes simple learning tools that let you study anything. Start learning today with flashcards, games and learning tools — all for free.
