Quizlet · 7 hours ago
Senior Engineering Manager, Ads
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$236K/yr - $311K/yr
10+ years expQuizlet is a leading learning platform that aims to help every learner achieve their outcomes effectively. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the Ads platform team, responsible for building and operating advertising systems that support millions of learners globally.
Telecom & CommunicationsEducationEdTechE-LearningInternetKnowledge Management
Responsibilities
Lead and directly manage a team of top-notch software engineers responsible for building and operating publisher advertising systems, including ad delivery, targeting, measurement, and platform capabilities across web and mobile
Partner closely with Product, Data, Revenue, Design, and Ads business teams to define strategy, roadmap, and success metrics for ads and monetization initiatives
Own execution and delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams, balancing revenue impact, user experience, platform reliability, and regulatory requirements
Drive architectural decisions for high-scale, low-latency systems, including third-party integrations, experimentation frameworks, and platform abstractions
Champion engineering excellence in areas such as system reliability, performance optimization, observability, and safe rollout practices
Foster an inclusive, feedback-driven team culture that prioritizes psychological safety, technical growth, and career development
Navigate ambiguity and cross-functional complexity, proactively unblocking dependencies across product lines, platforms, and external partners
Qualification
Required
10+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years leading engineering teams, ideally in a consumer-facing or platform-oriented environment
Proven experience delivering business-critical systems that balance monetization goals, user engagement, and long-term technical sustainability
Strong technical foundation in backend, full-stack, or mobile engineering, with the ability to engage deeply in system design and architectural tradeoffs
Demonstrated hands-on experience in TypeScript, Swift, or Kotlin/Java, with a strong understanding of production-level mobile or web codebases and the ability to stay technically engaged with the team
Hands-on experience designing and operating highly scalable, distributed systems that integrate with third-party services or SDKs
Clear, effective communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and build teams that consistently grow in impact and ownership
Deep understanding of agile execution, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration
Strong track record of stakeholder management, aligning engineering delivery with product, revenue, and business priorities
Preferred
Experience building or scaling advertising, monetization, or marketplace platforms in a publisher or consumer internet company
Familiarity with programmatic advertising ecosystems, measurement, experimentation, or ad quality / compliance considerations
Background in performance-sensitive or data-intensive systems (e.g., low-latency APIs, real-time decisioning, analytics pipelines)
Experience leading teams across multiple platforms (web, iOS, Android) or mobile-first environments
Hands-on involvement in incident response, on-call rotations, or operational excellence initiatives
Demonstrated success in hiring, retaining, and developing diverse, high-performing teams
Benefits
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
Company
Quizlet
Quizlet is a learning platform that uses activities and games to help students practice and master what they’re learning.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$62MKey Investors
General AtlanticIcon VenturesCostanoa Ventures,Union Square Ventures
2020-05-13Series C· $30M
2018-02-06Series B· $20M
2015-11-23Series A· $12M
Leadership Team
Kurt Beidler
Chief Executive Officer
David Margulius
Board Member and Co-Founder
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