Software Engineer, Education.com at IXL Learning Center Troy

San Mateo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Aug, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

09 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Object Oriented Programming, JavaScript, React, MySQL, RESTful API Design, AWS, EC2, S3, RDS, Analytical Reasoning, Problem Solving, Communication Skills

Industry

E-Learning Providers

Description

Education.com is the all-in-one resource for parents and educators looking for worksheets, games, lesson plans, and other types of printables and interactive activities. With a content library spanning over 37,000 educational resources, Education.com is known and trusted for always having something to support the learning moment for each child. As part of the IXL Learning family, Education.com operates as a small, nimble group, with the ability to tap into broader teams spanning curriculum design, digital marketing, customer support, systems scalability, and more. 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 Software Engineer to enhance the Education.com platform for the next exciting phase of growth. The ideal candidate will be eager to gain more 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 Participate in design and code reviews 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 3+ 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 JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks, such as React Understanding of relational database systems, such as MySQL Understanding of RESTful API design Familiarity with AWS services, such as EC2, S3, and RDS 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 $116,000 to $150,000 + 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 the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example: 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team. At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain robust back-end services and rich user interfaces for the Education.com platform. Optimize application performance and scalability within a cloud environment while contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle.