Software Engineer, Rosetta Stone

📋 Description

• • Join Rosetta Stone, a leader in language learning renowned for its immersive educational experiences, as a Software Engineer. This is a pivotal opportunity to contribute to the evolution of our highly successful language learning products, directly impacting millions of learners worldwide.
• • You will be an integral part of a dynamic team of talented engineers, engaging in both the creation of entirely new features and the enhancement of our existing, robust codebase. This role offers a blend of greenfield development and maintenance, providing diverse challenges and learning opportunities.
• • Your responsibilities will span the full spectrum of software development, from architecting and building the essential back-end infrastructure and application logic to crafting intuitive and engaging user interfaces. You will be instrumental in bringing innovative features to life, ensuring a seamless and effective learning journey for our users.
• • A key aspect of this role involves meticulous planning and execution. You will be tasked with providing accurate project estimates, rigorously evaluating the technical feasibility of proposed solutions, and proactively assessing emerging platforms and cutting-edge technologies to determine their suitability for integration into our product roadmap.
• • Collaboration and clear communication are paramount. You will work closely with multiple development teams, product managers, and designers to ensure a cohesive vision and successful product releases. Your ability to articulate technical concepts and contribute to cross-functional discussions will be vital in delivering exceptional products.
• • This position offers the chance to work on products that make a tangible difference in people's lives by facilitating language acquisition and cultural understanding. You will be at the forefront of educational technology, shaping the future of how people learn new languages.
• • You will contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. This includes writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code, participating in code reviews, and troubleshooting issues to ensure the stability and performance of our applications.
• • The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, identifying potential challenges and developing effective solutions. You will leverage your technical expertise to overcome complex obstacles and deliver high-quality software.
• • You will have the opportunity to work with a modern technology stack, contributing to both front-end and back-end development, and potentially exploring areas like cloud infrastructure and database management.
• • Embrace a culture of continuous learning and improvement, staying abreast of the latest industry trends and best practices in software engineering. Share your knowledge and insights with the team to foster a collaborative and innovative environment.
• • This role is based in our San Mateo, CA headquarters, offering a hybrid work model with the flexibility to work from home one day per week, balancing in-office collaboration with personal convenience.
• • You will be part of IXL Learning, a leading EdTech company dedicated to creating impactful learning products that reach millions of students and educators across various platforms.