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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Software Engineers - **Company:** Lever, Inc. - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Salary:** $198,000.0 - $350,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Cognitive Science, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Systems Architecture, Backend, Kotlin, Front End Software Development, Golang - **Published:** May 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/quizlet-2/976fbccf-bdef-4756-8640-4daf1a8b5215 ## About the Role * Experience building and operating backend systems in production * Strong fundamentals in system design, APIs, and distributed systems * Experience with modern backend technologies (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Python, Go or similar) * Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and scalable architectures * Ability to work across ambiguity and drive projects end-to-end * Strong collaboration and communication skills ## Description 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: Our Backend Engineering teams build the core services and systems that power Quizlet's product experiences at scale. From APIs to distributed systems, we focus on reliability, performance, and scalability to support millions of learners worldwide. We partner closely with Product, Data, and Infrastructure teams to deliver robust systems that enable rapid product development. About the Role: We're hiring Backend Software Engineers across multiple levels (Staff Backend Software Engineers - Principal Backend Software Engineers), with leveling and team placement determined through the interview process. In this role, you'll design, build, and operate backend services that power key product features and internal systems. You'll work on high-impact systems that require strong engineering fundamentals, thoughtful system design, and a focus on performance and reliability. Success is measured by your ability to deliver scalable systems, improve platform quality, and drive engineering excellence. We're happy to share that this is an onsite position in our San Francisco office. To support collaboration, we ask employees to be in the office at least three days a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. In this role, you will: * Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs * Develop systems that are reliable, performant, and easy to operate * Collaborate with Product, Frontend, Data, and Infrastructure teams to deliver end-to-end solutions * Improve system architecture, performance, and scalability * Contribute to observability, testing, and operational excellence * Participate in system design, code reviews, and technical discussions ## Related Videos - [Empowering Thousands of Developers: Our Journey to an Internal Developer Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1519-empowering-thousands-of-developers-our-journey-to-an-internal-developer-platform) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it) - [OpenAPI meets OpenAI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1150-openapi-meets-openai) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)