IXL Learning

Senior Software Engineer, Education.com

IXL Learning$130K — $200K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering, ideally in high-traffic web environments
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or related discipline
  • Proficient in object-oriented programming
  • Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like Node, React, and NextJS
  • Strong understanding of relational databases, especially MySQL
  • Familiarity with RESTful API design and AWS services like EC2, S3, RDS
  • Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills with a passion for EdTech

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a diverse team to build and launch new platform features
  • Design, develop, and maintain back-end services and user interfaces
  • Optimize application performance and scalability in a cloud environment
  • Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies for efficiency
  • Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle

Benefits

  • Equity options in the company
  • Flexible work environment
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous vacation and paid time off policy
  • Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Education.com is an indispensable resource for tens of millions of parents and teachers, and we know there are many more whose needs we are exceptionally well-positioned to meet. We seek a Senior Software Engineer to enhance the Education.com platform for the next exciting phase of growth. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience building platforms that can adapt and scale to facilitate rapid growth.

This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, product managers, and designers to build and launch new features and improvements across the Education.com platform
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust back-end services, alongside rich user interfaces
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability in our state-of-the-art cloud environment
  • Provide technical guidance, conduct design and code reviews, as well as mentor junior and mid-level engineers
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies and best practices to ensure the platform remains cutting-edge and efficient
  • Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, from initial concept and design to deployment and monitoring
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering, preferably in a high-traffic web environment
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
  • Proficiency in object oriented programming
  • Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, such as Node, React, and NextJS
  • Detailed understanding of relational database systems, such as MySQL
  • Detailed understanding of RESTful API design
  • Familiarity with AWS services, such as EC2, S3, and RDS
  • Familiarity with document oriented databases, such as MongoDB
  • Excellent analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Strong interest in EdTech and improving learning outcomes through technology

The base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 to $200,000 + equity + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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 an education technology company that provides personalized learning experiences for students in grades K-12. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. IXL Learning offers a variety of products, including IXL, a comprehensive learning platform that covers math, language arts, science, and social studies, as well as other products for specific subjects and grade levels. The company's products are used by millions of students and teachers around the world. IXL Learning is committed to providing high-quality educational resources that help students achieve their full potential.
Learn more about IXL Learning
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998
NASDAQ

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