Software Developer, IXL Learning
E-Learning providers
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E-Learning providers
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make educational experiences better for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking Software Developers who have a passion for technology and education
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline
- 3+ years experience as a Software Developer
- A solid grasp of general programming principles
- Excellent programming skills in Java or other object-oriented language
- Ability to work both independently and with a wide variety of teams
- Knowledge of Java, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, React, Linux, and Git is a plus
- Passion for improving education through technology
What the job involves
- You will be helping us build the tools needed to provide highly-demanded new integrations for IXL’s largest school districts
- At IXL Learning, we are dedicated to creating first-of-their-kind products that leverage cutting-edge technologies to solve seemingly intractable problems in education
- Millions of users count on us to make learning as effective as can be, so we're looking for exceptional people who are committed to solving the real-world challenges faced by students and teachers around the world
- As a Software Developer on our Integrations team, you will design and develop the tools and systems needed to simplify the setup of IXL for schools and districts. These integrations will help IXL work seamlessly with the technology ecosystems of all of our customers
- This is an amazing opportunity for you to join a mission-driven high-growth company and help us expand our engineering team in Toronto. At IXL, we find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions, and we are eager to have you join our team
- Design, implement, test, deploy, and refine a large set of integrations (standardized and custom) and internal tools while improving development efficiency
- Find and use the best technologies to add features to our products
- Implement data exchange methods and standards and develop prototypes in collaboration with product management and third-party partners as necessary
- Work in a fast-paced, agile environment to ensure timely delivery of high-quality, meaningful solutions
- Help to mature existing and develop new standardized processes around IXL’s technical implementations; contribute to the vision and design of a next-generation integration platform
Our take
IXL Learning has been creating software solutions for education since the late 90s and claims to have more than 13 million students using its service. The personalized learning platform has grown and developed since the late 90s internet boom and become more responsive and tailored to each of its students' needs.
This evolution has been achieved through breakthroughs in analytics software as well as numerous lucrative acquisitions by IXL. These buyouts have included Rosetta Stone, one of the global leading language learning platforms, Education.com and Vocabulary.com. IXL also facilitates Wyzant, the largest tutoring network in the US, and ABCya, which has published more than 300 educational computer games.
With a vast internet network of companies under its belt, IXL is still investing in innovation in the 2020s. In 2022, it acquired Curiosity Media which is responsible for Fluencia. This Spanish language learning app uses neuroscience research to perfect the learning of the Spanish language, exemplifying how IXL has grown from a revolutionary online learning platform to a multi-pronged investor in education. That being said, it still releases its own groundbreaking products such as the IXL Math "Takeoff" platform, a personalised whole-class instruction resource for teachers.
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Company values
- Passionate - We strive to create a work environment where all employees are united in our goal to delight and impress our customers and to foster a culture that helps all IXLers thrive
- Tenacious - We seek out learning opportunities for ourselves, understand that feedback and mistakes are part of the process rather than something to fear, and embrace a growth mindset
- Authentic - We are authentic, kind, and honest in our interactions. We ask questions and listen to each other. And, we have fun and find joy in our work and collaborations
Company HQ
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Leadership
Paul Mishkin
(CEO)Previously BA in Computer Science at Harvard University.
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