Software Engineer, Core Technology

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking Software Engineers who have a passion for technology and education to help us add new features to our extremely successful educational products and build new, innovative products. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions, and we are eager to have you join our team. #LI-GT1

This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Work with a team of talented engineers, both starting projects from scratch and also working within the existing code base
• Build the back-end wiring, application logic, and UI for our products
• Help drive the development process for your team, including design, coding, documenting, testing, debugging, and tuning
• Provide accurate estimates, evaluate feasibility, and assess new platforms and technologies for project implementations
• Collaborate and communicate clearly across multiple development teams to design and release amazing products

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Excellent programming skills in Java or other object-oriented language
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Passion for improving education through technology

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full-time position is $116,000 to $150,000 + equity + benefits. 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.