IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an Associate Product Manager for our Dictionary Media Group products. The Dictionary Media Group encompasses IXL Learning’s reference and ad-supported products, including Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com, ABCya, SpanishDictionary.com, inglés.com, and Vocabulary.com. The ideal candidate has some product experience, and is looking for opportunities to deepen their knowledge while meaningfully contributing to the Dictionary Media Group Product team.
This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Work in tandem with product leaders, UI designers, and engineers to refine product designs, identify solutions, and solidify implementation approaches
- Write and communicate product requirements, conduct reviews of products
- Partner with your engineering team to clear unexpected roadblocks through implementation
- Gain domain knowledge in the educational technology, digital advertising, and online publishing spaces broadly, and IXL Learning’s product offerings specifically, with special focus on how we can provide a more delightful user experience across several large products
- Develop and strengthen your sense of our users’ learning goals, to better understand and channel user needs during all phases of product development
- Coordinate with teams and leads across functions to share information, seek input, and provide clarity on product and project status
- Juggle multiple, often competing priorities and projects
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- BA/BS degree in a STEM or related field
- At least 2 years of product management, adtech, publishing, or other relevant experience
- Strong analytical skills, evidenced by expertise in and experience with statistical analysis, A/B testing, SQL, and/or Looker
- Growth mindset; you’re excited by challenges and you lead with a can-do attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with UX principles; you’re obsessed with the user journey and care about providing a top-tier experience
- Prior experience in EdTech is a bonus
- Proficiency in Spanish and/or French is a bonus
Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000 - $140,000 + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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.
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What We Do
At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all. We apply technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock students' innate curiosity, creativity, and desire for knowledge.
IXL’s award-winning personalized learning platform is used by more than 13 million students worldwide. With a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, individualized guidance, and real-time analytics, IXL meets the unique needs of each learner. And with over 100 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL is helping schools successfully use technology to improve teaching and learning.
Studies have shown that IXL leads to higher test scores, predicts success, and benefits all students. Learn more about how IXL accelerates learning at: www.ixl.com/research
IXL Learning’s other products include Rosetta Stone, the world’s leading language learning program; Vocabulary.com, the educational destination for improving literacy skills; Education.com, the most comprehensive library of learning activities for K-8 students; Wyzant, the nation’s largest tutoring network; and ABCya, the creator of over 300 educational computer games and apps for kids.
Hear what our employees love about working at IXL:
"At IXL, I take pride in knowing that the code we deliver helps educators and parents better understand how their children are learning. I love that my friends and family can understand the positive impact we have, whether or not they have any technical background. It's motivating to work on a team with supportive and highly capable coworkers who genuinely care about each other, the product, and our customers." - Adam Singer, Engineering Project Lead
"I'm working with like-minded and different-minded peers to improve a part of our education system, something that I'm immensely invested in. Solving engineering challenges to continually improve our product, along with the people (and perks!) I encounter really keep me engaged in my work." - Jestin Ma, Software Engineer
