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Quizlet

Staff Software Engineer - Mobile

Quizlet, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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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.

Let’s Build the Future of Learning 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.

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 companion—everything 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 We’re looking for a Staff Engineer to join one of our Mobile teams in San Francisco. You’ll help lead a team shaping the core functionality that keeps learners engaged and successful. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver high-quality mobile experiences. You’ll be expected to influence technical direction, drive architecture decisions, and mentor other engineers while driving projects from ideation through release. The position is onsite in our San Francisco office. Employees are required to be in the office a minimum of three days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and as needed by your manager or the company.

In This Role, You Will

Design, build, and maintain high quality software supporting the core product

Define and drive Quizlet’s 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 $195,000 - $260,000, 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 people’s lives

Inclusive culture: Committed to equity, diversity, and belonging

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 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.

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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