Sr. Software Engineer, Payments

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In this role, you will:

• Design, build, and maintain backend services that handle payments and subscriptions for millions of users, ensuring they are scalable and reliable
• Contribute to Quizlet’s payments strategy by identifying and implementing improvements to support system scalability and efficiency
• Develop user-facing components and UI features that provide seamless payment and subscription experiences, using modern front-end technologies such as React
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX/UI designers, and frontend engineers, to ensure smooth integration and performance in all payment flows
• Build reusable UI components and abstractions that improve development speed and ensure consistency in payment-related interfaces
• Help ensure the reliability and uptime of the system through thoughtful design, code quality, and incident response when necessary
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, helping to grow their technical skills and contributions to the team
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to support system health and operational excellence
• Stay current with industry trends in payments technology, applying new techniques and tools to enhance system efficiency and reduce costs where possible

What you bring to the table:

• 5+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on building reliable and scalable distributed systems
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies (e.g., React, NextJS) and the ability to contribute to building and maintaining user-facing component
• Experience with modern backend frameworks (e.g., Go, Node.js, Python) and relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Strong understanding of building and scaling APIs, with some experience in the payments or subscription space being a plus
• Solid system architecture and design skills, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance optimization
• Proven ability to contribute to technical projects from design through deployment, including collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Strong interest in solving complex engineering challenges, particularly in payments, financial systems, and transactional workflows

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience working with global payment providers and handling multi-currency transactions is a plus
• Exposure to both backend and frontend development, with an interest in integrating the two seamlessly
• Familiarity with tax engines, financial reconciliation processes, or billing systems is advantageous
• Basic DevOps knowledge, including some experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization tools like Kubernetes
• Experience working in a subscription-based or SaaS company is a plus
• Passion for learning and growing within the fintech/payments space, with an eagerness to explore new technologies and improve existing systems

Compensation, Benefits & Perks:

• Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $165,000 - $190,000, 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
• 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of your choice