Software Engineer, New Grad

IXL; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

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Equity

Benefits

Job summary

IXL Learning, based in San Mateo, CA, is seeking New Grad Software Engineers to help build and expand innovative educational products used by millions of students and teachers worldwide. You will work on backend wiring, application logic, and UI, using Java, Python, TypeScript, and AWS, with React Native for mobile apps.

The role requires a Bachelor's or higher in CS or related field, strong programming skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline.
• Strong programming skills across modern languages and platforms.
• Experience or familiarity with Unix/Linux environments.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Build the back-end wiring, application logic, and UI components.
• Collaborate with teams to design and implement features.
• Own projects from design through deployment in a fast-paced cycle.
• Contribute to code quality, testing, and performance tuning.

Skills

Programming skills

Unix

Python

Java

SQL

JavaScript

React Native

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

TypeScript

React

Job description

## Software Engineer, New Grad### San Mateo, CAIXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking New Grad Software Engineers who have a passion for technology and education to help us build new, innovative products and add new features to our extremely successful educational 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-EM1This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office. H1B sponsorship is available for this position.#### WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGAs a Software Engineer, you will build the back-end wiring, application logic, and UI that engage our users. You will find and use the best technologies to add features and create new products. You'll be involved in all aspects of the development process - including design, coding, testing, debugging, and tuning. You will own your projects from start to end as they travel through our fast-paced development cycle. In addition to working with your fellow engineers, you'll collaborate with other teams to design amazing products that meet the needs of our users, who are students and teachers all over the world.#### TECHNOLOGYOur tech stack spans many brands and products, so what you work with will depend on your team - but across the portfolio you'll find Java, Python, and TypeScript on the server side, running on AWS. For mobile, we build apps using React Native. Our front-end code is written in JavaScript and TypeScript (including React and Next.js). We use PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Valkey for data storage.#### WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR* Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline* Excellent programming skills* Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills* Ability to work both independently and with a wide variety of teams* Knowledge of Unix, Python, Java, SQL, or JavaScript is a plus* Passion for improving education through technology*The base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 to $135,000 + 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.*