Icon Ventures is hiring: Director of Engineering, Content & Search in San Franci

About Quizlet At Quizlet, our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. Our $1B+ learning platform serves tens of millions of students every month, including two-thirds of U.S. high schoolers and half of U.S. college students, powering over 2 billion learning interactions monthly. We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools. Let’s Build the Future of Learning Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential. About the Team The Content & Search team powers our user’s ability to create, find, organize and share the learning content that powers over 1B learning interactions each week. We operate full stack, leveraging the latest LLM, frontend, and service technologies to create effective and delightful experiences that scale globally to all the world’s learners and learning material. We meet students where they are, operating cross-platform and AI-first to maximize learning outcomes. About the Role As Director of Engineering, Content & Search you will be responsible for our core efforts in getting users to the right learning content. You’ll lead the way on strategy and engineering, working closely with cross-functional partners to define and execute on some of our biggest bets in Creation, Search, and Generative AI/LLM experiences. You’ll shape and grow your team to deliver on this mission, and shape our technology roadmap to maximize long term results. Success in this role means people from all around the world will succeed in growing and learning! We’re happy to share that this is an onsite position at our San Francisco office. To help foster team collaboration, we require that employees be in the office at a minimum of three days a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and as needed by your manager or the company. We believe that this working environment facilitates increased work efficiency, team partnership, and supports growth as an employee and organization. Responsibilities Report to the VP of Engineering and contribute as a key member of the leadership team Drive the strategic roadmap for a main pillar of Quizlet user activity, including prioritization and technology decisions with stakeholders across the organization Mentor teams in the design and implementation of complex systems, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence Drive and deliver critical cross-functional efforts central to Quizlet’s future Promote best practices across the organization with respect to software architecture, user quality, and scalability What you bring to the table 10+ years of software development experience with expertise in frontend, mobile and fullstack systems 7+ years leading and managing teams including managing managers Strong problem-solving skills and project execution skills 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 The desire and ability to work across team and functional boundaries 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 Excitement about the impact your work could have on the lives of students and teachers every day Bonus points if you have Experience building Conversational AI systems Experience in education 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 $240,000 - $320,000, 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, 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 Why Join Quizlet? Massive reach: 60M+ users, 1B+ interactions per week Cutting-edge tech: Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive science Strong momentum: Top-tier investors, sustainable business, real traction Mission-first: Work that makes a difference in people’s lives Inclusive culture: Committed to equity, diversity, and belonging 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 At Quizlet, we’re excited about passionate people joining our team—even if you don’t check every box on the requirements list. We value unique perspectives and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Our culture is all about taking initiative, learning through challenges, and striving for high-quality work while staying curious and open to new ideas. We believe in honest, respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and creating a supportive space where everyone can grow and succeed together.” Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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! To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies At this time, Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: As Director of Engineering, Content & Search, you will be responsible for our core efforts in getting users to the right learning content . You’ll shape and grow your team to deliver on this mission, and shape our technology roadmap to maximize long term results . The $1B+ learning platform serves tens of millions of students every month . En Español: En Quizlet, nuestra misión es ayudar a cada aprendiz a lograr sus resultados de la manera más efectiva y deliciosa. Nuestra plataforma de aprendizaje $1B+ sirve a decenas de millones de estudiantes todos los meses, incluidos dos tercios de los alumnos de secundaria estadounidenses y la mitad de los estudiantes universitarios de EE.UU., impulsando más de 2 mil millones de interacciones de aprendizajes mensuales. Mezclamos ciencia cognitiva con el aprendizaje automático para personalizar y mejorar la experiencia del aprendizaje tanto para estudiantes, profesionales como aprendices de toda la vida. Estamos energizados por el potencial de potenciar a más estudiantes a través de múltiples enfoques y diversas herramientas. Construyamos el futuro de Ingeniería de Aprendizaje Únase a nosotros para diseñar y entregar herramienta de aprendizache basada en inteligencia artificial que crean capacidades globales y desbloqueen el potencial humano. Dirigirá el camino en estrategia e ingeniería, trabajando estrechamente con socios interfuncionales para definir y ejecutar algunas de nuestras mayores apuestas en experiencias de creación, búsqueda y IA/LLM generativa. Formará y crecerá a su equipo para cumplir esta misión, y formará nuestra hoja de ruta tecnológica para maximizar los resultados a largo plazo. El éxito en este papel significa que las personas de todo el mundo tendrán éxito en el crecimiento y aprendizaje! Estamos encantados de compartir que esta es una posición in situ en nuestra oficina de San Francisco. Para ayudar a fomentar la colaboración entre equipos, requerimos que los empleados estén en la oficina al menos tres días por semana: lunes, miércoles y jueves y según lo necesite su gerente o empresa. Creemos que este entorno de trabajo facilita un aumento de la eficiencia de organización del trabajo, asociación en equipo y apoya el creciente como empleado y colaborador. Responsabilidades Informar al Vicepresidente de Ingeniería y contribuir como miembro clave del equipo de liderazgo Conducir la hoja de ruta estratégica para un pilar principal de la actividad de los usuarios de Quizlet, incluyendo prioridades y decisiones tecnológicas con las partes interesadas en toda la organización Equipos mentores en el diseño e implementación de sistemas complejos, fomentando una cultura de innovación y excelencia técnica Demostrar y entregar esfuerzos interfuncionales críticos fundamentales para el futuro de Quizlets Promover mejores prácticas a lo largo de la organización con respecto a la arquitectura de software, calidad del usuario y escalabilidad Lo que trae a la mesa 10+ años de experiencia en desarrollo de software con experiencia en frontend, sistemas móviles y fullstack 7+ años liderando y gestionando equipos incluidos administradores Habilidades sólidas de resolución de problemas y habilidades de ejecución de proyectos Capacidad demostrada en diseño de sistemas y competencias de diseño, comprensión de patrones de diseños, y solucionar dificultades técnicas complejas Conceptos de trabajo y rendimiento. Celebramos la diversidad y nos comprometemos a crear un ambiente inclusivo para todos los empleados. La transparencia salarial ayuda a mitigar las prácticas injustas de contratación cuando se trata de discriminación y brechas salariales. La compensación total por este papel es competitiva en el mercado, incluido un sueldo base inicial de $ 240,000 - $320,000, dependiendo del lugar y experiencia, así como opciones de acciones de la compañía Colaborar con tu gerente y equipo para crear un equilibrio saludable entre vida profesional 20 días de vacaciones (y esperamos que los tomes!) En Closing At Quizlet, estamos entusiasmados con que personas apasionadas se unan a nuestro equipo incluso si no revisas todas las casillas de la lista de requisitos. Valoramos perspectivas únicas y creemos que todos tienen algo significativo para contribuir. Nuestra cultura consiste en tomar iniciativa, aprender a través de desafíos y esforzarse por un trabajo de alta calidad mientras nos mantenemos curiosos y abiertos a nuevas ideas. Creemos en una comunicación honesta, respetuosa, colaboración reflexiva y creación de un espacio de apoyo donde todo el mundo pueda crecer y tener éxito juntos. El éxito de Quizlet como comunidad de aprendizaje online depende de un fuerte compromiso con la diversidad, equidad e inclusión. ¡Como empleador igualitario y empresa para unirse a la sociedad, damos la bienvenida a los solicitantes de todos los orígenes sociales. Mujeres, miembros del grupo LGBTQ+ y trabajadores discapacitados, así como las agencias profesionales asociadas al cambio de color, no aceptan ningún cargo o cargos forzones.