Sr. Software Engineer, Trust & Safety

at  Quizlet

About Quizlet:
Inspired by our belief that anyone can learn anything and powered by our own curiosity, we build the smartest tools we can imagine to help students learn.
Quizlet is the popular, global learning platform and app that millions of students, teachers and everyday people use to study any subject imaginable for school, work or as part of their personal interests - including two-thirds of high school students and half of all college students in the US. Combining cognitive science and machine learning, Quizlet guides students through adaptive study activities to confidently reach their learning goals.
Valued at $1 billion, Quizlet has raised over $60 million in venture capital from investors including Icon Ventures, Union Square Ventures, General Atlantic, Costanoa Ventures, Owl Ventures, and Altos Ventures.
To serve our global community of learners, our teams tackle lofty technical challenges and design for use cases across cultures and languages. We work hard, act like owners, and collaborate every chance we get. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.
About the Team:
The Trust & Safety team at Quizlet is dedicated to protecting our users, platform, and business from harm while delivering safe, seamless, and delightful experiences. We craft and implement strategies and solutions to maintain user safety, enhance trust, and prevent fraud across all areas of Quizlet. By building innovative tools, modernizing existing systems, and leveraging industry-leading technologies, we ensure scalable and effective protections. This team works collaboratively across Engineering, Product, Policy, Operations, and other functions, playing a central role in safeguarding Quizlet’s global learning community.

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:
We hope you are excited about everything you read so far. We highly encourage you to apply for this position, even if you feel you do not meet all the requirements. Quizlet is always looking for amazing folks that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways - not merely candidates that fit a certain mold.
We have a bias for action, take initiative, and take pride in delivering results. We make informed decisions whenever possible but are unafraid to take calculated risks on great ideas to promote learning. We embrace challenges and see effort as the path to mastery. We’re constantly seeking opportunities to learn and we embrace curiosity. Quality matters at Quizlet, and we hold the bar high on everything we do.
We treat each other with honesty and respect, encourage vigorous debate, and seek critical feedback. We value diversity, humility, transparency, and collaboration as the best paths to our success — as individuals, as a team, and as a company.
Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are actively working to build a team that is representative of the diverse communities we serve, and an open, inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. 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!

• Design and implement scalable systems to detect and mitigate harmful content, fraud, and abuse on the platform
• Build tools and automation to improve moderation workflows and reduce manual effort
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Data Science, and Policy, to ensure Trust & Safety requirements are met
• Analyze and respond to incidents, conducting root cause analysis and contributing to system improvements
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in Trust & Safety to apply best practices to Quizlet’s systems