Principal Software Engineer, Consumer Experiences
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 266748 - 350107
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 Team:
The Consumer Experiences team at Quizlet delivers delightful study experiences to our learners wherever and however they want to study.
About the Role:
Were looking for a Principal Engineer to advance our ability to build scalable systems experiences and APIs. You will provide technical leadership across our Consumer Experience team. Youll drive architectural approaches and decisions and design rigor across our engineering teams.
In this role you will influence our tech choices and drive an engineering culture of high ownership with a special focus on quality and observability. Youll work with your fellow leaders in engineering to help uplevel our engineering culture across Quizlet and help build our new London-based engineering culture from the ground up.
Were happy to share that this is an onsite position. To help foster team collaboration we require that employees be in the office at a minimum of three days a 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:
- Report to the VP of Engineering and contribute as a key member of the leadership team
- Serve as a subject matter expert and drive best practices across the organization with respect to software architecture
- Influence the overall target architecture of our product aligning with engineers leadership and stakeholders at all levels
- Mentor teams in the design and implementation of complex systems fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality scalable and resilient systems that meet business goals and customer needs
- Drive strategic technology decisions working with engineering leaders and stakeholders across the organization
- Lead code reviews architectural discussions and troubleshooting sessions to ensure the highest standards of development
- Proactively anticipate and identify potential challenges risks and scaling issues in the quarters and years ahead while avoiding overengineered systems
What you bring to the table:
- 10 years of software development experience with expertise in frontend systems
- Demonstrated ability in system architecture and design understanding of design patterns and ability to solve complex technical design challenges with attention to scalability and performance concerns
- Experience designing and implementing high performance APIs
- The desire to work across team boundaries to understand the needs of our product development teams and partner with infrastructure teams
- Strong problem solving skills and attention to the little details needed to make informed decisions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Track record of planning and executing technical initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and complex requirements applying strategic prioritization
- Excitement about the impact your work could have on the lives of students and teachers every day
Bonus points if you have:
- Professional experience at all levels of the tech stack (web mobile and backend)
- Experience leading organizations through complex migrations and refactors
- Prior management experience with teams of 20
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 $266748 - $350107 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 (and we expect you to take them!)
- Competitive health dental and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO HMO 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.
