IXL Learning

Technical Lead, Software Engineering

IXL Learning$140K — $210K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in software engineering, including 2+ years in management
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or related field
  • Proficient in Java or other object-oriented languages
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Passionate about enhancing education through technology

Responsibilities

  • Manage and cultivate a high-performance technical team
  • Guide engineers to achieve job satisfaction and career growth
  • Clearly communicate company initiatives and values to the team
  • Collaborate with project managers, designers, and QA to meet product usability and quality standards
  • Mentor project leads to drive technical excellence
  • Ensure team alignment with strategic company goals

Benefits

  • Equity options
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Support for professional development
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment
  • Focus on enhancing educational technology solutions
Full Job Description
Technical Lead to manage a team of talented engineers and provide hands-on technical and project leadership.

This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office.

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

The base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 to $210,000 + 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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