Quizlet · 3 days ago
Director of Engineering - Content & Search
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$266K/yr - $358K/yr
10+ years expQuizlet is a leading learning platform dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes for learners. The Director of Engineering for Content & Search will drive strategy and engineering efforts to optimize user access to learning content, leading a team to implement innovative AI-powered solutions.
E-LearningEdTechEducationInternetKnowledge Management
Responsibilities
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 Quizlet’s future
Promote best practices across the organization with respect to software architecture, user quality, and scalability
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience building Conversational AI systems
Experience in education
Benefits
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
Company
Quizlet
Quizlet is a learning platform that uses activities and games to help students practice and master what they’re learning.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$62MKey Investors
General AtlanticIcon Ventures
2020-05-13Series C· $30M
2018-02-06Series B· $20M
2015-11-23Series A· $12M
Leadership Team
Kurt Beidler
Chief Executive Officer
David Margulius
Board Member and Co-Founder
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