Technical Lead, Software Engineering

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

Job summary

IXL Learning is seeking a Technical Lead in Software Engineering to manage a talented team and provide hands-on technical leadership. This full-time role in San Mateo offers the opportunity to impact education through technology. Candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering and management, along with strong programming and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of direct experience in software engineering.
• 2 years of engineering management experience.
• Passion for improving education through technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage and build a high-performance team.
• Guide and mentor engineers and project leads.
• Work with project managers, designers, and QA.

Skills

Programming skills in Java

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical reasoning

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science

Job description

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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. 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 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
• Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  E-Learning Providers

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