Staff Data Engineer, Quizlet
Analytics
$194.8-250k
More information about location
Learning tools for students and teachers
Job no longer available
Learning tools for students and teachers
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$194.8-250k
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To give every student the tools and confidence to succeed, no matter their motivation or what they’re striving to achieve.
Role
Who you are
- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree or U.S. equivalent in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, plus 7 years of professional experience Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, or any occupation/position/job title performing infrastructure engineering or software development
- In lieu of a Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of experience, the employer will accept a Master's degree or U.S. equivalent in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science or related field, plus 5 years of professional experience Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, or any occupation/position/job title performing infrastructure engineering or software development
- Must also have experience in the following: 5 years of professional experience utilizing SQL and performing query planning; 3 years of professional experience performing programming utilizing Apache Airflow or Command Line; 3 years of professional experience designing and maintaining high-availability cloud-based database systems utilizing GCP or AWS; 5 years of professional experience operating and optimizing RDBMS; 3 years of professional experience working with Kubernetes and IAC (Infrastructure As Code) tools including Terraform or Helm; 5 years of professional experience utilizing programming languages (including Python); 3 years of professional experience using DBT or Jinja to create data transformations
What the job involves
- Build tools and models for data warehouse to increase data quality and development efficiency. Identify and solve performance challenges with jobs and queries
- Design tools and tests for product engineers to ensure data quality at the time it is produced
- Automate and enhance the software development lifecycle of our data processes by adding automation and working with data build tools (dbt), Airflow, and other tools
- Implement data pipelines and data ingestion best practices. Provide recommendations on data model and query best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Data Analytics, and Finance) to design systems that fit a broad range of data needs
- Prepare data governance practices for external scrutiny. Bring software development lifecycle to data by porting metrics queries to DBT and automating data quality monitoring
- Reports to HQ in San Franciso, CA
Our take
Quizlet has evolved from a simple flashcard tool into one of the most recognizable consumer learning platforms, now serving over 60M active users. It reaches two-third of US high schoolers and half of college students, putting it among the top 20 US websites and leading education apps on mobile.
Its core strength lies in helping students learn quickly and effectively through tools like flashcards, practice tests, AI-generated study guides, and now course-specific collaborative folders. By focusing on efficiency and relevance, Quizlet has become a go-to resource for students who want targeted, outcome-driven study support. And its collaborative features also allow large groups of students to share and refine materials together, so learning really is a shared experience.
Recent expansions - including Course-Powered Quizlet and its deepened partnership with Brand Metrics - show the platform's continued momentum. With AI-driven personalization, independent ad measurement, and growing peer-recommended content, Quizlet is strengthening trust with advertisers while meeting modern student expectations. And these advancements sure position Quizlet as a leading, forward-thinking plater in ed-tech.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
75% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
May 2020
$30m
SERIES C
Feb 2018
$20m
SERIES B
Total funding: $62m
Company benefits
- Competitive Healthcare: Comprehensive health, dental, vision and disability plans for you and your family. 100% paid premiums for employees, 75% for dependents
- PTO & Family Benefits: Everyone gets 20 days of PTO, a minimum of 10 paid holidays, and 5 volunteer days off. We also provide resources for growing families, such as Carrot (fertility & family forming) and UrbanSitter (daycare & nannies). Our generous family leave plan offers 12 weeks of leave plus disability leave for birthing mothers when welcoming a new little learner into their family.
- Learning & Development: Here at Quizlet, we invest in our employees’ career development to support learning and professional growth. Employees have access to LinkedIn Learning, an on-demand learning solution designed to help them gain new skills and advance their careers. We host speakers and workshops and also offer support for other professional development opportunities.
- Shared Financial Success: Competitive salaries, stock options and a 401k match that makes saving for retirement easy.
- Wellness: We strive to promote the physical and mental health & well-being of our employees. We offer resources for mental health & well-being, plus a $100/month reimbursement towards wellness and fitness memberships.
- Commuter Benefits: We don’t have a school bus, but we'll help cover 50% of your public commuter & parking costs, plus pre-tax FSA. If you decide to work late, your ride home is on us.
Company HQ
China Basin, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Kurt Beidler
(CEO)Prior to joining Quizlet in 2024, Kurt was the Co-CEO of Swift. He also spent 17 years at Amazon in various roles, including General Manager of Automotive Sales, Advertising, and Amazon Kids as well as Director of Kindle Content in Beijing.
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