Technical Lead, Software Engineering

IXL; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Lead, where you'll manage a talented team of engineers in a dynamic environment. This full-time role offers the chance to guide and mentor team members while ensuring the highest standards of product usability and quality. With a focus on improving education through technology, you will play a crucial role in shaping innovative products that impact millions of learners. Enjoy a collaborative culture that values diversity and fosters open communication. If you're passionate about leading teams and making a difference in education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software engineering and 2+ years in engineering management.
• Strong programming skills in Java or another object-oriented language.

Responsibilities

• Manage and build a high-performance team of engineers.
• Guide engineers to ensure satisfaction and technical advancement.

Skills

Java

Software Engineering

Engineering Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Problem-Solving

Organization Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Advanced Degree in 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 is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.

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

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 to $210,000 + equity + benefits. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.