About the role

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking new graduates who have a passion for technology and education. You will dive into our code base and immediately contribute to our three extremely impactful educational products and build new, innovative products. You can fine-tune your existing skills and learn new ones as you work on one of our many teams. You’ll be able to work with our Core Technology team in back-end engineering, Front-end group using cutting-edge technologies like React, Mobile team in implementing iOS and Android apps, or our Full-stack teams who seek engineers interested in doing it all.

We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions, and we are eager to have you join our team.

This position requires you to be in our Raleigh, NC, area office. H1B sponsorship is available for this position.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

As a Software Engineer, you will build the back-end wiring, application logic, and UI that engage our users. You will find and use the best technologies to add features and create new products. You’ll be involved in all aspects of the development process – including design, coding, testing, debugging, and tuning. You will own your projects from start to end as they travel through our fast-paced development cycle. In addition to working with your fellow engineers, you’ll collaborate with other teams to design amazing products that meet the needs of our users, who are students and teachers all over the world.

TECHNOLOGY

Our server-side stack currently includes Linux, Apache, Java, Scala, Python, and Oracle. For our iOS app development, we use Swift. Our front-end code is written in JavaScript (including the React and D3 libraries, and ES6). Of course, the specific technologies and languages you use will vary by project and according to your own interests or specialization areas.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline
Excellent programming skills
Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and with a wide variety of teams
Knowledge of Unix, Python, Java, SQL, or JavaScript is a plus
Passion for improving education through technology

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.

Skills & Tags

react python java javascript go ai mobile ios

Aplyr's read

IXL Learning is a dynamic EdTech company focused on personalized student learning, attracting professionals passionate about education and technology innovation.
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What's promising

•IXL Learning offers personalized learning experiences across diverse subjects, enhancing student engagement.
•The company is expanding its reach with a variety of educational sales and curriculum roles.
•IXL's integration with Rosetta Stone and Teachers Pay Teachers broadens its educational impact.

What to watch

•Critics highlight concerns about the effectiveness of IXL's learning algorithms.
•The company faces stiff competition from other established EdTech firms.
•Limited public information about employee satisfaction and work-life balance.

Why IXL Learning

•IXL Learning's platform provides tailored educational experiences across multiple disciplines.
•The company leverages partnerships with Rosetta Stone and Teachers Pay Teachers to enhance offerings.
•IXL's focus on curriculum alignment ensures educational content meets diverse educational standards.

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IXL is an educational technology company that provides personalized learning experiences for students in various subjects, including math, language arts, science, and social studies.