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 Role
As a Software Engineer, you’ll help build Quizlet’s next-generation partner and API platform — the foundation of our LearnOS ecosystem. You’ll work on systems that let external developers, AI agents, and educational platforms connect seamlessly with Quizlet’s content and intelligence services. You’ll collaborate with senior engineers to design secure APIs, integrate external systems, and support the growing network of Quizlet integrations that power learning everywhere.
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.
In this role, you will
Build and maintain REST and gRPC APIs for partner integrations and internal services.Help design systems that power LearnOS and agentic experiences across products.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure APIs are reliable, secure, and well-documented.Contribute to internal SDKs, API tooling, and developer enablement frameworks.Participate in design and code reviews to improve reliability and performance.
What you bring to the table
2+ years of software engineering experience (backend, platform, or API development).Experience with REST or gRPC APIs, authentication (OAuth2), and event-driven systems.Proficiency in Node.js, Go, Python, or TypeScript.Curiosity about platform ecosystems, AI integrations, and developer experience.Strong collaboration skills and a learner’s mindset.
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
Compensation, 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 $163,900 – $190,800, 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 take!Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, Dental, VSP Choice)Employer-sponsored 401(k) 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 choice
