Software Engineer, CI/CD Platform

IXL Learning
San Mateo, CA, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$130,000.0 - $200,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests Bash Shell C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Engineering Computer Programming Databases Software Debugging Github Python (Programming Language) Object-Oriented Software Development
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Software Engineering Strategies of Testing Scripting Delivery Pipeline Containerization Kubernetes Information Technology Deployment Automation Docker Jenkins

Job description

  • Design, build, and maintain software delivery pipelines for containerized applications
  • Develop systems for artifact build and push, application validation, and automated deployment
  • Create and support dynamic test environments and database-aware testing strategies
  • Partner with brand engineering teams to ensure smooth, reliable releases
  • Collaborate on unifying CI and deployment workflows across repositories and brands
  • Provide support and troubleshooting for build and deployment pipelines
  • Contribute to developer productivity by improving reliability and reducing friction in release processes

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science/engineering or a related discipline
  • 6+ years of professional experience with technical infrastructure and software engineering
  • Strong programming skills in at least one object-oriented language (Java, C++, etc.) and one scripting language (Python, Bash, etc.)
  • Experience building reusable CI and deployment systems (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
  • Hands-on experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience managing cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across the stack
  • Effective collaborator with excellent communication skills
  • EAS/Expo or mobile release experience is a plus
  • Passion for building reliable systems that empower developers and improve product delivery

Benefits & conditions

The base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 to $200,000 + 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

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.

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