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Staff Software Engineer - Mobile

Quizlet
Quizlet Salary
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2026
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 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. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about creating intuitive, 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:Design, build, and maintain high quality software supporting the core productDefine and drive Quizlet’s key technical strategies, influencing cross platform teams and cross functional partnersActively provide technical mentorship and guidance to other team membersPartner effectively with cross-functional partners and other engineering teams, influencing their decisions and designs as appropriateDrive incident investigations, post mortems, and retrospectivesEffectively advocate for long-term improvements to systems and processes Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure operational excellence and resiliencyStay 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 developmentProven track record of technical leadership and coaching development teamsStrong problem solving and debugging skills on mobile software productsExpert level skills in either iOS or Android development and some level of comfort with the other.Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new challengesExcellent verbal and written communication skills across a range of audiencesBonus 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 needsExperience providing technical leadership across multiple teams working on diverse objectivesCompensation, 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 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? \uD83C\uDF0E Massive reach: 60M users, 1B interactions per week \uD83E\uDDE0 Cutting-edge tech: Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive science \uD83D\uDCC8 Strong momentum: Top-tier investors, sustainable business, real traction \uD83C\uDFAF Mission-first: Work that makes a difference in people’s lives \uD83E\uDD1D Inclusive 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’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-FTWe 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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