Software Engineer, Core Technology

📋 Description

• • Join IXL Learning, a leader in educational technology, as a Software Engineer on our Core Technology team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of learning for millions worldwide.
• • This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to highly successful, impactful educational products while also building innovative new platforms from the ground up.
• • You will be an integral part of a dynamic engineering team, collaborating closely on all phases of the software development lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to implementation, testing, and ongoing optimization.
• • Your responsibilities will encompass both enhancing our existing robust product suite and architecting and developing entirely new solutions that push the boundaries of educational technology.
• • You will have the chance to work on the full stack, building the essential back-end infrastructure, crafting sophisticated application logic, and developing intuitive and engaging user interfaces.
• • A key aspect of this role involves actively participating in and driving the development process for your team, ensuring high-quality code, comprehensive documentation, rigorous testing, and efficient debugging.
• • You will be instrumental in evaluating the feasibility of new features and projects, providing accurate time and resource estimates, and exploring and assessing emerging platforms and technologies to ensure we remain at the forefront of innovation.
• • Effective collaboration and clear communication will be paramount as you work alongside multiple development teams to design, integrate, and release exceptional products that meet the needs of learners and educators.
• • This role offers a unique chance to leverage your technical expertise to make a tangible difference in the field of education, contributing to products that are used by a significant portion of students in the United States and globally.
• • You will be part of a company that values a collaborative and open exchange of ideas, fostering a supportive environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed and encouraged.
• • The San Mateo, CA headquarters will be your base, with a hybrid work model allowing for a balance of in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility, specifically Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.
• • This position is ideal for engineers who are passionate about both technology and education, seeking to apply their skills to a mission-driven organization.
• • You will contribute to a company that is not only the largest EdTech company in the country but also a diverse ecosystem including Rosetta Stone, Wyzant, and Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT), offering a broad scope of potential impact.
• • Embrace the challenge of working with a large, established codebase while also having the freedom to innovate and build new systems.
• • Your contributions will directly influence the learning experiences of students, teachers, and language learners across various platforms and products.
• • We encourage a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement in both product quality and development processes.
• • This role is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a stable and expanding industry, working on products that have a proven track record of success and a clear vision for the future.
• • You will be part of a team that is dedicated to creating meaningful educational tools that empower users and foster a love for learning.
• • The company culture emphasizes kindness, respect, passion, tenacity, and authenticity, creating a positive and productive work environment.
• • You will be empowered to take ownership of your work and contribute to key decisions that shape the direction of our technology.
• • This is more than just a software engineering job; it's a chance to be part of a movement that is transforming education through technology.