Senior Software Engineer, Web Foundations

About The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer to help us modernize our API Monolith written in PHP and its supporting services, to help us improve the user and developer experience. This will include making constant improvements to our current frameworks and pipelines, as well as uncovering new opportunities to improve our systems and processes.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Denver, Los Angeles, Seattle, and San Francisco office hubs.

In This Role, You Will

• Own and operate key services in support of the API Monolith
• Modernize our ORM layer
• Bring the API Monolith into alignment with modern PHP frameworks and best practices
• Enable product teams to wholly own and operate portions of the API Monolith, and eventually split isolated domains into separate services
• Provide tooling, training, and guidance to product engineers on best practices and design patterns
• Participate in design, code, and architecture reviews

What You Bring To The Table

• 5+ years of software development experience
• Experience working with and refactoring large codebases
• Experience with PHP, and preferably other languages such as Go or Node.js
• Experience with ORMs and relational databases
• The desire to work across team boundaries to understand the needs of our product development teams, and partner with infrastructure teams
• Strong problem-solving skills, and attention to the little details needed to make informed decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Plan and execute projects and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and complex requirements, applying strategic prioritization
• Demonstrated ability in system architecture and design, understanding of design patterns, and ability to solve complex technical design challenges, with attention to scalability and performance concerns
• Excitement about the impact your work could have on the lives of students and teachers every day

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $130,000 - $185,000, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options.

• Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
• 20 vacation days (and we expect you to take them!)
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, HMO, 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, Wellness benefits

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!