Software Engineer, Core Technology

IXL; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

IXL in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Software Engineer to develop new features for educational products. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of software engineering experience and a degree in Computer Science. Responsibilities include building back-end logic, collaborating across teams, and contributing to product development. IXL is on a mission to positively impact learners and values diversity in the workplace. The salary range is between $116,000 to $150,000 plus equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ 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 projects.
• Build application logic, back-end wiring, and UI for products.
• Drive the development process including coding, testing, and debugging.
• Collaborate across multiple teams to design and release products.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Java or other object-oriented language

Strong communication skills

Analytical-reasoning

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

## Software Engineer, Core Technology### San Mateo, CAIXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking 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.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* Help 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* 3+ 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 $116,000 to $150,000 + 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.*#### ABOUT IXL LEARNINGIXL 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* provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages* is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects* is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resourcesOur 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 and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.*