Fast Facts

Quizlet is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to oversee high-impact technical initiatives across engineering teams, ensuring alignment and successful execution within their complex projects.

Responsibilities: Drive cross-functional programs from concept to delivery, manage risks, enhance operation processes, clarify decision-making frameworks, and prepare materials for executive reviews.

Skills: 10+ years in technical program management or engineering leadership, deep engagement with engineering processes, strong planning and execution skills, and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly.

Qualifications: Proven experience in leading technical initiatives, ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, and a passion for improving learning outcomes.

Location: This is an onsite position in San Francisco, CA, requiring employees to be in the office at least three days a week.

Compensation: $209478 - $314217 / Annually

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 Role:

Quizlet is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to drive execution and alignment across large technical initiatives that span multiple engineering teams. While individual engineering teams execute well within their areas, cross-team technical initiatives require structured coordination, decision visibility, and sustained execution. This role sits at the intersection of the engineering organization and is responsible for driving alignment, clarity, and delivery across complex, company-wide programs.

Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, you will translate engineering strategy into structured execution—ensuring our most important technical investments are prioritized correctly, sequenced thoughtfully, and delivered with rigor. This is a senior individual contributor role with broad organizational influence. You will lead through ownership, technical credibility, and disciplined execution rather than direct people management.

We’re happy to share that this is an onsite position in our San Francisco 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 this work environment enhances efficiency, fosters collaboration, and supports growth for both employees and the organization.

In this role, you will:

• Lead company-critical technical initiatives
• Own end-to-end execution: Drive high-priority, cross-functional programs from concept to delivery. Lead cross-team initiatives such as foundational platform investments, architecture review programs, or adoption of shared engineering infrastructure
• Charter Development: Turn strategic goals into clear charters with defined milestones, metrics, and accountability
• Risk Management: Proactively identify technical or organizational risks and remove obstacles to delivery
• Improve how we operate, by partnering with the VP of Engineering and other senior leaders on annual and quarterly planning cycles
• Roadmap & dependencies: Strengthen roadmap clarity, dependency management, and prioritization across the engineering organization
• Introduce program management practices and decision frameworks that improve coordination across engineering leaders & the team
• Clarify decision-making frameworks (e.g., RACI) and cross-functional ownership to reduce friction
• Prepare high-quality materials for reviews with the CEO, CTO, and Board of Directors
• Synthesize complex technical topics into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
• Organizational Deep Dives: Lead investigations into at-risk or underperforming initiatives and recommend structural or technical solutions

What you bring to the table:

• 10+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering leadership, or high-level operational roles within a high-growth tech environment.
• Engage deeply with engineering leaders on architecture, infrastructure & product trade-offs, interpret technical design discussions, and help surface dependencies or risks across complex systems.
• A proven track record of planning and executing technical initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and complex requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through credibility and partnership, acting as a force-multiplier for the VP of Engineering.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with ease.
• 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 $209,478 - $314,217 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 that we expect you to take!
• 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.

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