Software Engineer, Intern

TrulyHired; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

IXL Learning is seeking Software Engineer Interns for the summer at our San Mateo, CA headquarters. You will participate in design, coding, testing, debugging, and tuning across the development lifecycle.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with Java, Python, TypeScript, AWS, React Native, JavaScript, SQL databases, and more, contributing to education technology used by millions of learners worldwide.

Qualifications

• Students in their third year of undergrad or pursuing an advanced degree in Computer Science or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Involve in all aspects of the development process including design, coding, testing, debugging, and tuning.
• Work across the full development lifecycle to produce high-quality software for education products.
• Collaborate with teams to implement features that impact millions of learners.

Skills

Java

Object-oriented programming

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Independent work

SQL

JavaScript

CSS

Source control

Education technology passion

Education

CS major or related field, third-year undergrad or higher

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

React Native

TypeScript

Python

Job description

Software Engineer, Intern Full Description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking Software Engineer Interns who have a passion for technology and education. The IXL Engineering team is responsible for designing and creating the code that powers our amazing products.

As a Software Engineer Intern, you'll be involved in all aspects of the development process including design, coding, testing, debugging, and tuning. 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 is a full-time summer position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office.

TECHNOLOGY

The technologies that we use include Java, Python, Typescript, AWS, React Native, Javascript, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Valkey.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Students in their third year of undergrad or students pursuing an advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• A solid grasp of general programming principles
• Excellent programming skills in Java or other object-oriented language
• Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a wide variety of teams
• Knowledge of Java, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, source control is a plus
• Passion for improving education through technology

The pay rate for this position is $29 to $46 per hour.

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
• 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 resources

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 and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.