Fast Facts

Join Quizlet as the Director of Engineering for Content & Search, where you'll lead strategic initiatives to enhance user access to educational content using AI-powered tools.

Responsibilities: Oversee the engineering direction for content creation and search functionalities, mentor staff, drive cross-functional projects, and promote best practices in software architecture.

Skills: Requires 10+ years in software development, strong leadership skills, expertise in full-stack systems, and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications: Preference for candidates with experience in building conversational AI systems and a background in the education sector.

Location: The position is based in San Francisco, CA, requiring in-office presence at least three days a week.

Compensation: $250000 - $356754 / Annually

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 Learning

Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.

About the Team:

The Content & Search team powers our user’s ability to create, find, organize and share the learning content that powers over 1B learning interactions each week. We operate full stack, leveraging the latest LLM, frontend, and service technologies to create effective and delightful experiences that scale globally to all the world’s learners and learning material. We meet students where they are, operating cross-platform and AI-first to maximize learning outcomes.

About the Role:

As Director of Engineering, Content & Search you will be responsible for our core efforts in getting users to the right learning content. You’ll lead the way on strategy and engineering, working closely with cross-functional partners to define and execute on some of our biggest bets in Creation, Search, and Generative AI/LLM experiences. You’ll shape and grow your team to deliver on this mission, and shape our technology roadmap to maximize long term results. Success in this role means people from all around the world will succeed in growing and learning!

We’re happy to share that this is an onsite position at our San Francisco office. 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
• Drive the strategic roadmap for a main pillar of Quizlet user activity, including prioritization and technology decisions with stakeholders across the organization
• Mentor teams in the design and implementation of complex systems, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence
• Drive and deliver critical cross-functional efforts central to to Quizlet’s future
• Promote best practices across the organization with respect to software architecture, user quality, and scalability

What you bring to the table:

• 10+ years of software development experience with expertise in frontend, mobile and fullstack systems
• 7+ years leading and managing teams including managing managers
• Strong problem-solving skills and project execution skills
• 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
• The desire and ability to work across team and functional boundaries 
• 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
• Excitement about the impact your work could have on the lives of students and teachers every day

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience building Conversational AI systems
• Experience in education

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 $250,000 - $356,754, 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, 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

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, 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.

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