IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking Front-End Engineers to provide the face of the IXL product.
The IXL Product Engineering team develops the user-facing features of the website and the back-end code that connects these features to our databases and other services. We created and maintain the practice engine, where students answer the questions created by the Content team; Analytics, which turns practice data into actionable information for teachers; the Recommendations area, which suggests skills for students to try next; and much more.
You will utilize cutting-edge technologies like React to bring dynamic, user-facing components to life. 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 believe that building a creative and engaging user experience is invaluable to our mission of improving education through technology. #LI-KO1
This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office. H1B sponsorship is available for this position.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Take control of the whole front-end development process from code design to implementation
- Collaborate with product managers to build a world-class user experience
- Tackle tough design challenges to create reusable user interfaces while writing clean, scalable code
- Engineer the front-end architecture that powers our web application
- Discover new technologies and establish best practices as the front-end landscape evolves
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline
- Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Familiarity with at least one JavaScript library or framework (e.g., React, Angular, Ember)
- Passion for new technologies, current trends, and best practices in front-end architecture, including performance, accessibility, security, and usability
- Enthusiasm for improving education through technology
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full-time position is $116,000 to $150,000 + equity + benefits. 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.
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
