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Join Quizlet as a Senior Software Engineer on the Mobile Study team in San Francisco, where you'll enhance mobile learning experiences for millions of users by developing and improving core app features on iOS and Android.

Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain high-quality software for mobile applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, and drive improvements in software quality and processes.

Skills: Proficiency in mobile software development (iOS or Android), strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications: Multiple years of experience in mobile development and eagerness to learn and adapt; experience with native and cross-platform approaches is a bonus.

Location: San Francisco, CA, onsite position, requiring in-office work at least three days a week

Compensation: $165000 - $225500 / 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 Mobile Study team at Quizlet is based in San Francisco and is focused on creating the best possible studying experience for millions of learners around the world. 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 Sr. Software Engineer to join our Mobile Study team at Quizlet. You’ll work on our iOS and Android apps, building and improving the study features that power how millions of students learn with Quizlet. You’ll help shape 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 have the opportunity to influence technical direction, contribute to architecture decisions, and mentor other engineers while driving projects from ideation through release. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about creating intuitive, performant, and reliable mobile experiences that have a real impact on learners worldwide.

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 product
Collaborate closely with product and other cross-functional partners to define requirements and deliver solutions
Understand and operate in our existing systems and proactively suggest improvements and new ideas based on industry best practices
Drive incident investigations, post mortems, and retrospectives and effectively advocate for long-term improvements to systems and processes
Influence within your team for the right engineering improvements to increase quality of our software, testing, and processes

What you bring to the table:

Multiple years of experience in mobile software development
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills on mobile software products
Proficiency in either iOS or Android development and some level of comfort with the other
Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
Excellent verbal and written communication skills across a range of audiences

Bonus points if you have:

Experience with native Android, native iOS, and cross-platform mobile development approaches. Including evaluating tradeoffs
Track record of influencing adjacent engineering teams of best practices or mobile client needs

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 $165,000 - $225,500, 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 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 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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