Senior Software Engineer

IXL Learning; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

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Job summary

IXL Learning, based in San Mateo, CA, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to enhance and develop educational products that impact millions. Applicants must have 6+ years of experience, a degree in Computer Science, and excellent programming skills.

The role involves working on both new and existing projects, ensuring high-quality code delivery, and fostering collaboration among teams. The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $200,000 plus equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Excellent programming skills in Java or other object-oriented language.
• Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of talented engineers on new and existing projects.
• Build the back-end wiring, application logic, and UI for products.
• Drive the development process including design, coding, testing, and debugging.

Skills

Programming skills in Java or other object-oriented language

Communication skills

Analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline

Job description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking Senior Software Engineers who have a passion for technology and education to help us add new features to our extremely successful educational products and build new, innovative products. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions, and we are eager to have you join our team. #LI-EM1

This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work with a team of talented engineers, both starting projects from scratch and also working within the existing code base
• Build the back‑end wiring, application logic, and UI for our products
• Drive the development process for your team, including design, coding, documenting, testing, debugging, and tuning
• Provide accurate estimates, evaluate feasibility, and assess new platforms and technologies for project implementations
• Collaborate and communicate clearly across multiple development teams to design and release amazing products

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Excellent programming skills in Java or other object‑oriented language
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical‑reasoning and problem‑solving skills
• Passion for improving education through technology

The base salary range for this full‑time position is $130,000 to $200,000 + equity + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.