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Posted 6 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 US high schoolers and half of US 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 the TeamYou will be joining a fast moving and rapidly growing team dedicated to reimagining how students interact with Quizlet and its products. Our primary goal is to encourage users to return more frequently for longer study sessions, ultimately helping them achieve academic success.To meet these objectives, you will collaborate closely with a cutting edge engineering team that leverages the latest AI methodologies for Quizlet s search and recommendations system.Our team is dynamic and agile, designed to quickly adapt to user feedback as we push forward with major product innovations. Together, we are committed to delivering a transformative learning experience for students everywhere.About the Role:This position is for a Staff Software Engineer who brings expertise in reliability, performance, scalability, and software engineering best practices. You will leverage your experience to help solve some of our hardest problems, model best practices, and drive learning and improvement across engineering teams while contributing to broader software development initiatives. You will collaborate with product and platform teams to build robust, scalable, and high performing systems that support our products and services.Our colocation work model supports employees both remotely and onsite each week. Employees are required to be in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and as needed by their manager or the company. This hybrid working environment facilitates collaboration, increases work efficiency, and enhances employee growth.In this role, you willDrive the evolution of our systems by identifying areas for improvement, setting technical direction, and leading architectural decisions to align with business objectivesWork closely with engineering product and infrastructure teams to build robust, scalable applicationsAct as a technical mentor by guiding engineers in system design, best practices, and career growth, while fostering a culture of collaboration and learningLead by example in writing clean, efficient, and well documented codeShape the strategy for our search infrastructure, driving innovations in indexing, query performance, and scalability to support business needsFacilitate knowledge sharing sessions, tech talks, and code reviews to elevate engineering excellenceWhat you bring to the table8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a track record of delivering reliable and scalable systemsDeep expertise in distributed systems and data intensive architectures, with strong fundamentals in system design, performance optimization, and debugging at scaleProficiency in modern backend languages such as Go, PHP, Python and experience building robust APIs and server side logicStrong knowledge of relational databases MySQL PostgreSQL and experience with schema design, indexing, and query performance tuningInterest and experience in search infrastructure, you are excited to design, scale, and operate the systems that power search and discovery for millions of usersYou have or are eager to build expertise in technologies such as Elasticsearch or Solr OpenSearch and understand concepts like indexing strategies, query optimization, sharding, replication, and cachingYou approach search infrastructure with a performance mindset comfortable with load testing, benchmarking, and failure simulations to ensure scalability and reliabilityExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearlyBonus points if you haveHands on experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, or similar toolingFamiliarity with cloud infrastructure Google Cloud AWS and modern DevOps practicesExperience working with vector based search applicationsExperience building or integrating Retrieval Augmented Generation RAG applicationsUnderstanding of mobile app architecture or experience optimizing APIs for mobile clientsCompensation, Benefits & PerksQuizlet 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 $220,700 – $268,100, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options.Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work life balance20 vacation days that we expect you to takeCompetitive health, dental, and vision insurance 100 percent employee and 75 percent dependent PPO, Dental, VSP ChoiceEmployer 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 weekCutting edge tech: Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive scienceStrong momentum: Top tier investors, sustainable business, real tractionMission first: Work that makes a difference in people’s livesInclusive culture: Committed to equity, diversity, and belongingWe 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, we are excited about passionate people joining our team even if you do not 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 plus 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 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-FTAI disclaimerWe 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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