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Quizlet · 11 hours ago

Director of Engineering, Community

Quizlet is a leading learning platform dedicated to helping every learner achieve their outcomes. The Director of Engineering will define and lead the global community strategy, focusing on enhancing learner, educator, and creator engagement through innovative community programs and governance systems.

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Responsibilities

Define and own the long-term strategy for Quizlet’s learner, educator, and creator communities across products and platforms
Establish clear principles for participation, contribution, and belonging that support diverse learning identities and roles
Translate community needs into scalable programs, policies, and systems in partnership with Product and Engineering
Own community contribution and reputation frameworks (e.g., badges, privileges, recognition programs) that incentivize high-quality, safe participation
Guide the evolution of study groups, creator communities, and collaborative learning experiences
Ensure community initiatives drive meaningful engagement, learning outcomes, and creator sustainability—not just growth metrics
Collaborate closely with Trust & Safety to ensure community policies, moderation workflows, and enforcement models support healthy participation at scale
Partner with Legal and Privacy teams to embed consent, transparency, and compliance into all community programs and policies
Serve as a senior voice on community governance, norms, and ethical considerations as new features and AI-assisted experiences are introduced
Lead and scale a high-performing community team across strategy, programs, operations, and moderation partnerships
Establish metrics and operating rhythms to measure community health, trust, and long-term value—not just short-term engagement
Influence company-level strategy by representing the voice of the community in executive and cross-functional forums

Qualification

Community strategyCross-functional partnershipCommunity governanceReputation frameworksModeration modelsAI-assisted experiencesTeam leadershipTrust & safetyInclusion commitmentEthical technologyStakeholder alignmentAmbiguity navigation

Required

10+ years of experience in community, trust & safety, social platforms, or user-generated content ecosystems
5+ years leading and scaling teams, including managers and senior leaders
Proven track record helping communities grow while maintaining trust, quality, and clear governance
Strong cross-functional partnership skills with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Trust & Safety
Deep understanding of online communities, contribution systems, and social or collaborative learning environments
Experience designing reputation, incentives, and participation frameworks at scale
Familiarity with moderation models, policy development, and abuse prevention systems
Community-first and trust-driven approach to platform and program design
Comfort operating at both strategic and execution levels
Ability to navigate ambiguity and align diverse stakeholders
Strong commitment to inclusion, ethical technology, and long-term community health

Preferred

Experience with AI-influenced or AI-assisted community experiences is a plus

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 is a learning platform that uses activities and games to help students practice and master what they’re learning.

H1B Sponsorship

Quizlet has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (12)
2024 (10)
2023 (7)
2022 (9)
2021 (1)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$62M
Key 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

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Kurt Beidler
Chief Executive Officer
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David Margulius
Board Member and Co-Founder
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