Senior Software Engineer, Android, IXL Mobile

IXL; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EdTech company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Android to enhance user experiences in its applications. This role involves managing the development lifecycle, collaborating on features, and utilizing skills in Kotlin and Java. Join a mission-driven team focused on making a positive impact in education.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Android app development is essential.
• Experience with Kotlin on Android is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop primary features of Android applications.
• Manage the full technical life-cycle of building features and fixing bugs.
• Collaborate with team members from various disciplines.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android app development

Analytical-reasoning

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Android, IXL Mobile

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking highly motivated Android Engineers who will lead in the creation of a breakthrough user experience by developing the primary features of our Android applications. The IXL Mobile team is small, collaborative, and passionate about researching and implementing the best in mobile engineering.

As a Software Engineer on the IXL Mobile team, you will manage the full technical life-cycle of building features, fixing bugs, and improving our technology. 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-KO1

This is a full-time position in our Raleigh, NC area office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week. H1B sponsorship is available for this position.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Research and adapt functionality to leverage existing Android design patterns
• Work across disciplines with team members representing product, content, and web development
• Code with Kotlin, Java, and Android frameworks
• New feature development, testing, maintenance of existing features, and bug fixes

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 6+ years of software engineering
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline
• Knowledge of Android app development
• Experience working with Kotlin on Android is a plus
• Familiarity with back-end development
• A good understanding of managing limited resources (memory, network, CPU) efficiently
• Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate in a small team
• Passion for improving education through technology
  

ABOUT IXL LEARNING

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

• 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
• Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
• Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

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.