Technical Lead, Software Engineering

IXL Learning; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IXL Learning in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Technical Lead to oversee a team of engineers and drive project leadership. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of software engineering experience and 2 years in management, with strong programming skills in Java. This position is critical for enhancing product quality and team performance, with a salary range of $140,000 to $210,000, plus equity and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in software engineering.
• At least 2 years of engineering management experience.
• Excellent programming skills in Java or another object-oriented language.

Responsibilities

• Manage and build a high-performance team.
• Guide and mentor engineers and project leads.
• Ensure clarity on company initiatives and values.
• Work with project teams to maintain product usability and quality.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Engineering management experience

Programming skills in Java

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical reasoning

Problem‑solving skills

Time management skills

Passion for education technology

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or related discipline

Job description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Technical Lead to manage a team of talented engineers and provide hands-on technical and project leadership.

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

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage and build a high-performance team
• Guide and mentor engineers and project leads to ensure a high level of work satisfaction, technical advancement, and progress towards individual career goals
• Make company initiatives, mission, goals, and values clear to each team member
• Work with project managers, designers, and QA to maintain and surpass product usability and quality standards

What We're Looking For

• At least 5 years of direct experience in software engineering and 2 years of engineering management
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline
• Excellent programming skills in Java or another object-oriented language
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Exceptional analytical reasoning and problem‑solving skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Passion for improving education through technology

The base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 to $210,000 + 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.