The Role
The Director of Engineering will define and lead Quizlet's community strategy, manage collaborations with various teams, and ensure community engagement fosters trust and learning outcomes.
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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:
We are seeking a Director of Engineering to define and lead Quizlet’s global community strategy—shaping how learners, educators, and creators connect, contribute, and thrive together. This role owns the vision for community programs, contribution models, and governance systems that foster high-quality participation, trust, and long-term engagement across Quizlet’s ecosystem.
You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Trust & Safety, Legal, and Marketing teams to ensure community experiences scale responsibly, align with learning outcomes, and evolve alongside new social and AI-powered features. Remember that strong communities are built as much on systems and incentives as they are on people and culture.
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 this work environment enhances efficiency, fosters collaboration, and supports growth for both employees and the organization.
In this role, you will:
- Define and own the long-term strategy for Quizlet’s learner, educator, and creator communities across products and platforms
- Establish clear principles for participation, contribution, and belonging that support diverse learning identities and roles
- Translate community needs into scalable programs, policies, and systems in partnership with Product and Engineering
- Own community contribution and reputation frameworks (e.g., badges, privileges, recognition programs) that incentivize high-quality, safe participation
- Guide the evolution of study groups, creator communities, and collaborative learning experiences
- Ensure community initiatives drive meaningful engagement, learning outcomes, and creator sustainability—not just growth metrics
- Collaborate closely with Trust & Safety to ensure community policies, moderation workflows, and enforcement models support healthy participation at scale
- Partner with Legal and Privacy teams to embed consent, transparency, and compliance into all community programs and policies
- Serve as a senior voice on community governance, norms, and ethical considerations as new features and AI-assisted experiences are introduced
- Lead and scale a high-performing community team across strategy, programs, operations, and moderation partnerships
- Establish metrics and operating rhythms to measure community health, trust, and long-term value—not just short-term engagement
- Influence company-level strategy by representing the voice of the community in executive and cross-functional forums
What you bring to the table:
- 10+ years of experience in community, trust & safety, social platforms, or user-generated content ecosystems
- 5+ years leading and scaling teams, including managers and senior leaders
- Proven track record helping communities grow while maintaining trust, quality, and clear governance
- Strong cross-functional partnership skills with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Trust & Safety
- Deep understanding of online communities, contribution systems, and social or collaborative learning environments
- Experience designing reputation, incentives, and participation frameworks at scale
- Familiarity with moderation models, policy development, and abuse prevention systems
- Experience with AI-influenced or AI-assisted community experiences is a plus
- Community-first and trust-driven approach to platform and program design
- Comfort operating at both strategic and execution levels
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and align diverse stakeholders
- Strong commitment to inclusion, ethical technology, and long-term community health
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 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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The Company
What We Do
Quizlet is a leading consumer learning brand that builds learning tools to inspire and empower students and teachers. Our team is already supporting a user base of over 60 million active users a month. We're also among the top 20 U.S. websites and top education apps for iOS and Android - and it's only the beginning. We’re a fast-growing Series C startup, valued at $1 Billion and backed by Union Square Ventures, Costanoa Venture Capital, Icon Ventures, Owl Ventures, Altos Ventures and General Atlantic.
With our massive reach and focus on delivering high-quality innovative learning tools, we're having a major global impact on education.
