Sr. Staff Engineer – Partner Platform, APIs & Ecosystem Services
QuizletSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted October 28, 2025
237000 - 294000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Quizlet is a leading education technology company that provides innovative learning tools to empower students and teachers globally. With over 60 million active users and a valuation of $1 billion, Quizlet offers high-quality resources across iOS and Android platforms, making it a prominent player in the consumer learning space.
Job Description
Quizlet is a leading online learning platform with a rapidly growing user base and $1B+ annual interactions. They are seeking a Staff Engineer to lead engineering on Quizlet's external API platform and LearnOS plugin architecture, focusing on partner applications and AI agent workflows. The role involves design, implementation, mentoring, and building infrastructure for seamless learning across various platforms.
Requirements
- 10+ years of engineering experience with large-scale, multi-tenant API or developer platforms
- Strong track record designing extensible, secure APIs, SDKs, and plugin systems
- Understanding of agent frameworks like MCP, protocol design, and AI/LLM interoperability
- Experience building platform abstractions and developer enablement layers
- Hands-on expertise with containerized services, OAuth 2.0, gRPC/REST, and event-driven systems
- Passion for building platforms that enable scale, intelligence, and trust
- Fluency with platform security, privacy, and system design
Benefits
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Paid Family Leave
- Volunteering budget
- Team collaboration support
- Career growth opportunities