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Software Engineer, New Grad

Developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, including IXL.com, Rosetta Stone, and Teachers Pay Teachers.
San Mateo, CA, USA
$110,000 - $135,000
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
Education

Description For Software Engineer, New Grad

IXL Learning, a leading EdTech company, is seeking new graduate Software Engineers to join their innovative team in San Mateo, California. As a developer of educational technology products used by millions globally, IXL offers an opportunity to make a real impact in the education sector. The role involves working on three major educational products and building new ones, with the flexibility to work in back-end engineering, front-end development using React, mobile development for iOS and Android, or full-stack engineering.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $135,000, plus equity and benefits. The company's tech stack includes Linux, Apache, Java, Scala, Python, Oracle for backend, Swift for iOS development, and modern JavaScript (React, D3, ES6) for frontend work. This is an in-person role requiring 5 days a week attendance during the first 6 months of onboarding, with H1B sponsorship available.

IXL Learning stands out as the country's largest EdTech company, reaching millions of learners through various products including IXL.com (used by 1 in 4 US students), Rosetta Stone, Wyzant tutoring platform, and Teachers Pay Teachers marketplace. The company culture emphasizes collaboration, open exchange of ideas, and treating team members with kindness and respect. They value diversity and maintain an inclusive work environment where everyone can do their best work.

As a Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to own projects from start to finish, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and work on meaningful products that impact students and teachers worldwide. The role requires strong programming skills, analytical reasoning, and a passion for improving education through technology. This position is perfect for recent graduates who want to grow their skills while making a positive difference in education.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer, New Grad

  • Build back-end wiring, application logic, and UI that engage users
  • Find and use the best technologies to add features and create new products
  • Participate in all aspects of development process - design, coding, testing, debugging, and tuning
  • Own projects from start to end
  • Collaborate with other teams to design products that meet users' needs

Requirements For Software Engineer, New Grad

Java
JavaScript
Python
React
  • 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

Benefits For Software Engineer, New Grad

Medical Insurance
Equity
Visa Sponsorship
  • Equity compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • H1B visa sponsorship available

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