Software Engineering Manager, IXL Learning
$170-220k
+ Equity
Office located in San Mateo, CA
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E-Learning providers
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$170-220k
+ Equity
Office located in San Mateo, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make educational experiences better for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- At least 7 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
What the job involves
- IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to manage a team of talented engineers and provide hands-on technical and project leadership
- You will participate directly in software design and engineering, help develop the team by mentoring and coaching, and create processes that ensure productivity and efficiency
- At IXL, we find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions, and we are eager to have you join our team
- Manage and build a high-performance team of dynamic and talented engineers, engineering leads, and engineering managers to deliver world-class educational experiences
- Enable efficient delivery of invaluable features supporting educators and learners in the ever-evolving education landscape
- Drive technical excellence across teams, elevating skills and practices from design to release
- Empower and motivate the team, fostering enthusiasm, growth, and professional development
- Illuminate the company's vision, mission, and values, instilling a deep sense of purpose and direction in each team member
- Collaborate seamlessly with the broader development team, prioritizing work and spearheading initiatives for outstanding results
Our take
IXL Learning has been creating software solutions for education since the late 90s and claims to have more than 13 million students using its service. The personalized learning platform has grown and developed since the late 90s internet boom and become more responsive and tailored to each of its students' needs.
This evolution has been achieved through breakthroughs in analytics software as well as numerous lucrative acquisitions by IXL. These buyouts have included Rosetta Stone, one of the global leading language learning platforms, Education.com and Vocabulary.com. IXL also facilitates Wyzant, the largest tutoring network in the US, and ABCya, which has published more than 300 educational computer games.
With a vast internet network of companies under its belt, IXL is still investing in innovation in the 2020s. In 2022, it acquired Curiosity Media which is responsible for Fluencia. This Spanish language learning app uses neuroscience research to perfect the learning of the Spanish language, exemplifying how IXL has grown from a revolutionary online learning platform to a multi-pronged investor in education. That being said, it still releases its own groundbreaking products such as the IXL Math "Takeoff" platform, a personalised whole-class instruction resource for teachers.
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Company values
- Passionate - We strive to create a work environment where all employees are united in our goal to delight and impress our customers and to foster a culture that helps all IXLers thrive
- Tenacious - We seek out learning opportunities for ourselves, understand that feedback and mistakes are part of the process rather than something to fear, and embrace a growth mindset
- Authentic - We are authentic, kind, and honest in our interactions. We ask questions and listen to each other. And, we have fun and find joy in our work and collaborations
Company HQ
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Leadership
Paul Mishkin
(CEO)Previously BA in Computer Science at Harvard University.
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