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Posted 7 months ago
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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.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.Let’s Build the Future of LearningJoin us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.About Engineering:Quizlet's Product Engineering organization builds the core experiences that help millions of students and teachers achieve their learning goals. We collaborate across teams to achieve user-centric outcomes, focusing on developing intuitive interfaces, engaging learning tools, and robust, scalable systems.You’ll be joining a passionate group of engineers, designers, product managers, and data scientists dedicated to solving real-world educational challenges. Our teams operate with autonomy, embrace experimentation, and are deeply committed to user-centric design. We value transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration at all levels.About the Role:We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for delivering user-focused features that are critical to Quizlet’s success. You’ll lead a team of talented engineers. From day one, you’ll partner closely with cross-functional leads to shape product vision, drive engineering excellence, and build systems that serve millions of learners globally. You’ll not only help team members grow in their careers, but you will also wear your technical hat to influence architectural decisions and lead engineering initiatives. This role may span consumer web experiences, mobile platforms, or a blend of both — flexibility and broad technical context are key.We’re 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:Directly manage a team of 10 to 15 software engineers building end-user features and platform capabilitiesCollaborate with Product, Design, and Data Science partners to define team strategy and quarterly goalsOversee execution and delivery across projects, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomesChampion technical best practices and scalable architecture decisionsFoster a healthy and inclusive team environment that prioritizes feedback, psychological safety, and career developmentGuide team operations, including planning, hiring, mentorship, and performance reviewsNavigate ambiguity, provide clarity, and proactively resolve blockers across multiple functionsWhat you bring to the table:12+ years of experience in software engineering and 1+ years of experience leading engineering teams in a fast-paced, product-centric environmentDemonstrated success delivering features that balance business goals, user needs, and technical sustainabilityStrong technical background in either full-stack web or mobile app developmentEffective communication skills — you are clear, concise, and audience-awareTrack record of mentoring engineers and creating space for team growthDeep understanding of agile practices and collaborative team workflowsProven track record of strong stakeholder management and cross-team coordinationBonus points if you have:Experience building and scaling education-focused or consumer-facing apps or subscription platformsWorked in environments with high data or performance requirementsContributed to mobile-first product strategies or multi-platform developmentExperience with hiring and retaining diverse teamsHands-on involvement in incident management or operational engineering practicesCompensation, 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 $215,000 - $300,000. The total compensation is dependent on location and experience, as well as company stock optionsCollaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance20 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 matchAccess to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growthPaid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, and Wellness benefits40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choiceWhy 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 belongingIn 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.#LI-FT
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