Technical Lead

IXL Learning
San Mateo, CA, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$140,000.0 - $210,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Computer Programming Object-Oriented Software Development Software Engineering Information Technology

Job description

  • Guide and mentor engineers and project leads to ensure a high level of work satisfaction, technical advancement, and progress towards individual career goals
  • Make company initiatives, mission, goals, and values clear to each team member
  • Work with project managers, designers, and QA to maintain and surpass product usability and quality standards

Requirements

  • At least 5 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

The base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 to $210,000 + 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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