Senior Software Engineer, Core Technology

📋 Description

• • Join IXL Learning, a leading EdTech company, as a Senior Software Engineer on our Core Technology team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of personalized learning for millions worldwide.
• • This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to highly successful, impactful educational products while also building innovative new platforms that redefine how students learn and educators teach.
• • You will be instrumental in developing both the foundational back-end systems and the engaging user interfaces that power our diverse suite of educational tools, including IXL.com, Rosetta Stone, Wyzant, and Teachers Pay Teachers.
• • Collaborate closely with a team of talented and passionate engineers, designers, and product managers in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• • Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle, from initial project conception and architectural design through to coding, rigorous testing, comprehensive documentation, debugging, and performance tuning.
• • Contribute to the strategic direction of projects by providing accurate time and resource estimates, evaluating the technical feasibility of new features, and assessing the suitability of emerging platforms and technologies for integration into our product ecosystem.
• • Drive the development process forward, ensuring high-quality code, efficient solutions, and timely delivery of features and products.
• • Foster a collaborative spirit by communicating clearly and effectively across multiple development teams, ensuring seamless integration and a unified product vision.
• • Work on a hybrid schedule, spending your weekdays at our San Mateo, CA headquarters with the flexibility of working from home one day per week, offering a balance between in-office collaboration and personal flexibility.
• • Be part of a company that is deeply committed to improving education through technology, making a tangible difference in the lives of students and educators across the globe.
• • Contribute to a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and the open exchange of ideas, where your contributions are recognized and respected.
• • Engage in problem-solving that requires strong analytical reasoning and a deep understanding of complex systems, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in educational technology.
• • Develop robust and scalable solutions that can handle the demands of millions of users, ensuring a seamless and reliable experience for learners everywhere.
• • Participate in code reviews, share best practices, and mentor junior engineers, contributing to the overall growth and technical excellence of the team.
• • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in software engineering and educational technology, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the table.
• • This role offers the chance to work on challenging technical problems that have a direct and positive impact on education, aligning your professional skills with a meaningful mission.
• • You will be involved in enhancing existing features to improve user experience and expand functionality, as well as architecting and implementing entirely new product lines.
• • The core technology team is responsible for the foundational infrastructure and services that support all of IXL Learning's products, making this a critical and high-visibility role.
• • Your work will directly influence the learning outcomes of students and the effectiveness of educators by providing them with cutting-edge tools and resources.
• • Embrace the opportunity to work with a variety of technologies and programming languages, expanding your technical skillset and contributing to a versatile engineering team.
• • Contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and encourages everyone to do their best work.
• • Help us continue to grow and innovate in the rapidly evolving EdTech landscape, ensuring IXL Learning remains at the forefront of educational innovation.