Staff Software Engineer, Trust & Safety

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In this role, you will:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable systems to detect and mitigate harmful content, fraud, and abuse on the platform
• Develop tools and frameworks to enhance moderation workflows and automate repetitive tasks.
• Implement reputation systems and trust models that balance user access with safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Data Science, and Policy, to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions
• Conduct incident investigations and lead postmortems, driving long-term improvements to system reliability and security
• Stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies in Trust & Safety and apply them to solve challenges at Quizlet
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to more junior team members

What you bring to the table:

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with strong backend or full-stack development skills
• Expertise in Trust & Safety domains, such as content moderation, abuse detection, or fraud prevention
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, PHP, JavaScript) and experience with distributed systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of delivering high-quality solutions in complex environments
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders
• A passion for building safe and trusted online experiences

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with machine learning models in Trust & Safety applications
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations related to content and user safety
• Familiarity with some or all of the following: Kubernetes, GitHub, CircleCI, ArgoCD, Google Cloud, Terraform, Jira, Confluence, Slack

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 $184,000 - $230,000, 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, and Wellness benefits
• 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice