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Sr. Staff Engineer Partner Platform, APIs & Ecosystem Services

Sr. Staff Engineer Partner Platform, APIs & Ecosystem Services

QuizletSan Francisco, CA, United States
8 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Sr. Staff Engineer Partner Platform, APIs & Ecosystem Services

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.

Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.

In This Role, You Will :

  • Design and implement APIs powering partner experiences and agentic workflows
  • Develop MCP and agentic services to build the learnOS of Quizlet
  • Lead cross-team initiatives to deliver secure, rate-limited, and discoverable APIs
  • Build the infrastructure for Quizlet widgets and embedded experiences in LMSs, productivity tools, or creative apps
  • Mentor engineers and influence platform development standards

What You Bring To The Table :

  • 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.
  • Proven ability to lead architectural transformation while shipping continuously
  • Strength in cross-functional collaboration, especially with legal, marketing, and product
  • 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 $237,000 - $294,000, 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
  • 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!

    At Quizlet, we're excited about passionate people joining our teameven 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!

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