Software Engineer
IXL Learning
San Mateo, United States of America
6 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Intermediate Compensation
$ 150KJob location
San Mateo, United States of America
Tech stack
HTML
Java
JavaScript
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Business Logic
Computer Programming
MongoDB
Object-Oriented Software Development
Software Engineering
Information Technology
Job description
- 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
- 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
Requirements
We are seeking Software Engineers who have a passion for technology and education to help us attain our ambitious plans for Dictionary.com., * 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
- Modern best practices in JavaScript, HTML and CSS
- Knowledge of MongoDB and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a plus
- Passion for improving education 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 the company
For nearly three decades, Dictionary.com has empowered people to communicate clearly and keep pace with linguistic shifts in the language. It provides millions of definitions, spellings, audio pronunciations, and example sentences that shed light on the meanings of words. From mastering vocabulary to unraveling the origins of words, more than 40 million people rely on Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com each month to hone their literacy skills., 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.