Senior Software Engineer - Mobile

Quizlet; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading learning platform in London is seeking a mobile software developer to enhance Android applications. The role involves designing and improving software while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have extensive mobile development experience and strong problem-solving skills. This onsite position requires a minimum of three days per week in the office, promoting teamwork and collaboration.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance

Pension with employer contribution

Professional Development stipend

Paid Family, Medical and Caregiver leave

Stock option program

Annual paid volunteer time off

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience in mobile software development.
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills on mobile software products.
• Proficiency in Android development.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high quality mobile software.
• Collaborate closely with product and other partners.
• Drive incident investigations and advocate for improvements.

Skills

Mobile software development

Problem solving

Debugging skills

Communication skills

Tools

Android development

Job description

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About Quizlet:

At Quizlet, our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. We're a $1B+ learning platform used by two-thirds of U.S. high school students and half of college students, powering over 1 billion learning interactions each week.

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 Quizlet mobile org is made up of 4 teams each owning a core vertical of our mobile experience on iOS and Android. The team works together with product, design, and other engineering partner teams to deliver and improve our experiences to help all students study and learn new information. We care deeply about the user experience and are laser focused on building the best mobile experience for learning.

About the Role:

You will work with a team of engineers working on our Android apps, focused on our core study modes, home navigation, or content features. In this role, you'll partner closely with the engineers on your team and across the mobile space to build solutions that allow us to launch quickly and iterate while setting us up for future success. You'll work with our Product, Design, and engineers from our backend and web teams, as well as ML engineers, to build features that are flexible, delightful, and powered by our cutting-edge recommendation systems. You will always be thinking about quality, observability, and how to level up our experience while also delivering for our immediate customer needs.

We're happy to share that this is an onsite position in our London office. To help foster team collaboration, we require that employees be in the office a minimum of three days per 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.

In this role, you will:

• Design, build, and maintain high quality mobile software that applies current industry best practices
• Collaborate closely with product and other cross‑functional partners to define requirements and deliver solutions
• Understand and operate in our existing systems and proactively suggest improvements and new ideas based on industry best practices
• Drive incident investigations, post mortems, and retrospectives and effectively advocate for long‑term improvements to systems and processes
• Influence within your team for the right engineering improvements to increase quality of our software, testing, and processes

What you bring to the table:

• Multiple years of experience in mobile software development
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills on mobile software products
• Proficiency in Android development and some level of comfort with the other
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across a range of audiences

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with native Android and cross‑platform mobile development approaches; including evaluating tradeoffs
• Track record of influencing adjacent engineering teams on best practices or mobile client needs
• Experience with SDUI approaches

Benefits and 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
• Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work‑life balance
• We offer 25 days of annual leave (and we expect you to take them!)
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent)
• Pension with employer contribution provided through Aviva
• Professional Development stipend (teach yourself something new)
• Paid Family, Medical and Caregiver leave, and Wellness benefits
• Employees are eligible to participate in the Quizlet stock option program
• 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!

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