Quizlet is looking to hire a Backend Software Engineer to work on critical infrastructure powering identity, account management, and trust & safety systems that serve millions of learners. The goal is to improve secure sign-up and login flows, support compliant messaging, and implement scalable systems for user protection and privacy.
Requirements
- 2+ years of backend or platform engineering experience.
- Proficiency in Node.js, Go, Python, or TypeScript.
- Interest in identity systems, security, and privacy-first design.
- Understanding of distributed systems and modern service architecture.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain secure authentication and account services (OAuth2, MFA, SSO).
- Help scale our user messaging platform, integrating systems like Braze.
- Implement features that support moderation, privacy requests, and abuse detection.
- Collaborate with teammates to ensure compliance through consent flows and data handling.
- Participate in design and code reviews, continuously improving code quality and reliability.
Other
- Onsite position in our San Francisco office.
- Employees are required to be in the office a minimum of three days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and as needed by your manager or the company.
- A collaborative spirit and curiosity to learn from peers.
- Take 20 vacation days per year.
- Access to competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.
