IXL Learning · 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Education.com
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $200K/yr
6+ years expEducation.com is an indispensable resource for tens of millions of parents and teachers, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance their platform for the next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in building scalable platforms and collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new features.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, product managers, and designers to build and launch new features and improvements across the Education.com platform
Design, develop, and maintain robust back-end services, alongside rich user interfaces
Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability in our state-of-the-art cloud environment
Provide technical guidance, conduct design and code reviews, as well as mentor junior and mid-level engineers
Evaluate and implement new technologies and best practices to ensure the platform remains cutting-edge and efficient
Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, from initial concept and design to deployment and monitoring
Qualification
Required
6+ years of professional experience in software engineering, preferably in a high-traffic web environment
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
Proficiency in object oriented programming
Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, such as Node, React, and NextJS
Detailed understanding of relational database systems, such as MySQL
Detailed understanding of RESTful API design
Familiarity with AWS services, such as EC2, S3, and RDS
Familiarity with document oriented databases, such as MongoDB
Excellent analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills
Strong interest in EdTech and improving learning outcomes through technology
Benefits
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Company
IXL Learning
At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Paul Mishkin
CEO
Alicia Laskowski, PHR, SHRM-CP
HR Partner
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