Growth Platform Engineer

TLDR

Build and operate systems that power lifecycle messaging and in-product growth experimentation to enhance user engagement and retention for millions of learners.

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’re looking for a Senior or Staff Growth Platform Engineer to build and operate the systems that power lifecycle messaging and in-product growth experimentation across Quizlet.  This role focuses on the infrastructure behind email, push, and in-product messaging, as well as the tooling that enables rapid, measurable growth experiments. You’ll work closely with Product, Data, and Engineering partners to improve activation, engagement, retention, and reactivation through reliable notification systems and fast iteration loops. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys building platform capabilities that directly shape user growth and engagement. 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:
  • Own email, push, and in-product messaging orchestration infrastructure
  • Maintain messaging decisioning logic, eligibility rules, and frequency guardrails
  • Build and maintain systems that support lifecycle programs across activation, engagement, retention, and reactivation
  • Build and support growth experimentation infrastructure, including feature flag integration, experiment rollout controls, and exposure logging
  • Partner with Growth PMs and product teams to launch and measure in-product experiments quickly and safely
  • Ensure notification and experiment systems are observable, reliable, and easy to use
  • Help define guardrails so lifecycle and experiment programs remain compliant with privacy and Trust & Safety standards
  • Improve the feedback loop between experiment results, user behavior signals, and product decisions
  • What you bring to the table:
  • Strong backend or platform engineering experience building reliable, scalable systems
  • Experience with notification systems, messaging infrastructure, or lifecycle platforms
  • Experience supporting product experimentation, feature flags, or A/B testing systems
  • Familiarity with event-driven systems, queues, APIs, and service reliability
  • Strong judgment around user experience, notification quality, privacy, and guardrails
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Product, Data, and Engineering teams
  • Comfort operating in a fast-moving environment where speed and reliability both matter
  • Bonus points if you have:
  • Experience with email or push delivery systems
  • Experience with Braze or similar lifecycle messaging platforms
  • Experience with feature flag systems or experimentation frameworks
  • Familiarity with user targeting, audience logic, or growth analytics
  • Experience building internal tooling for operators or product teams
  • 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 $167,366 - $259,390, 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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    Quizlet is a powerful learning platform that leverages cognitive science and machine learning to personalize the educational experience for students and lifelong learners. With tens of millions of users, including a significant portion of U.S. high school and college students, Quizlet is driving over 2 billion learning interactions each month.

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