Full-Time
Software Engineer – New Grad
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
IXL Learning
5,001-10,000 employees
Interactive learning platform for students
No salary listed
Entry
H1B Sponsorship Available
Raleigh, NC, USA
This position will be in-person 5 days a week during the first 6 months of onboarding.
- 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
- Build the back-end wiring, application logic, and UI that engage users
- Find and use the best technologies to add features and create new products
- Be involved in all aspects of the development process – including design, coding, testing, debugging, and tuning
- Own projects from start to end as they travel through the fast-paced development cycle
- Collaborate with fellow engineers and other teams to design amazing products that meet the needs of users
- Knowledge of Unix, Python, Java, SQL, or JavaScript is a plus
IXL Learning is an interactive platform that focuses on making education engaging for students from kindergarten to high school. It provides personalized practice in math and English, featuring over 1,000 skills that align with the Indian national curriculum. The platform is designed to enhance student performance through adaptive learning, which adjusts to each student's needs, and real-time analytics that help track progress and identify areas for improvement. IXL serves a variety of users, including individual students, parents, and educational institutions, and operates on a subscription-based model. What sets IXL apart from its competitors is its incorporation of gamification elements, such as virtual treasure hunts and awards, which motivate students and make learning enjoyable. The goal of IXL Learning is to improve educational outcomes by providing tailored learning experiences that engage students and support their academic growth.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$510M
Headquarters
San Mateo, California
Founded
1998
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- IXL's approval in Colorado boosts its credibility as a K-3 reading program.
- The platform's multilingual support caters to diverse, global classrooms.
- IXL's diagnostic tool is a strong predictor of standardized assessment performance.
What critics are saying
- AI-driven platforms like Unbound Academy may disrupt traditional EdTech models.
- Rosetta Stone's partnerships could threaten IXL's language learning market share.
- Wyzant's Instant Book feature may attract users seeking immediate educational support.
What makes IXL Learning unique
- IXL offers personalized learning with over 1,000 skills aligned to Indian curriculum.
- The platform supports 80+ languages, enhancing accessibility for non-English speakers.
- IXL incorporates gamification, like virtual treasure hunts, to boost student engagement.
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100% paid medical, dental, and vision
Matching 401K retirement plan
Flexible paid time off and sick days
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↑ 0%IXL's approval as a K-3 supplemental reading program means that schools can use state funds to invest in the proven literacy solutionDENVER, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado just took another step toward making reading a reality for more young learners. The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has approved IXL as a supplemental K-3 reading program, giving eligible districts access to state funding to purchase IXL Language Arts. Already used by 160,000 Colorado students, IXL's engaging, research-backed platform boosts essential reading skills."Reading opens doors for students, and Colorado is making it a priority to give every child that opportunity," said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning. "We're proud to support Colorado schools with a program that meets learners where they are and helps them grow into confident readers."Unlocking literacy, unlocking opportunityReading isn't just a skill—it's the foundation for future success. That's why Colorado has spent over a decade prioritizing early literacy through the READ Act , which ensures that schools provide evidence-based instruction so students can read with ease. With IXL, districts now have a powerful new tool to improve every learner's reading abilities.Building strong readers from the ground upIXL helps students build foundational reading skills step by step : Learners start by recognizing rhymes and syllables, then move on to blending sounds, mastering phonics and strengthening comprehension
IXL is now available in more than 80 languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Malayalam, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. Through these translations, IXL allows students to concentrate on mastering essential academic material, even if they are still building their English language abilities, and gives teachers a tool to personalize ELL instruction more effectively. "In a typical U.S. classroom, about one in 10 students is still learning English. We believe every one of them deserves the chance to reach their full potential," said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning. "By offering translations in over 80 languages, we are making learning materials more accessible, so that each student can develop the skills needed to advance both in and out of the classroom."
IXL's Elite 100 recognizes educators who go above and beyond to empower their students to succeedSAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL announced its 11th annual Elite 100 list, which celebrates passionate and innovative teachers who helped students thrive in the classroom by personalizing learning.IXL selected the list of 100 educators from more than 1 million teachers worldwide who used the platform in their classrooms, based on usage during the 2023-2024 academic year. This year's winners span 28 U.S. states, the United Kingdom, Egypt, Thailand and China. Among them, 72 are first-time Elite 100 honorees, one made the list for the eighth time and another was recognized for the seventh consecutive year."Elite 100 teachers are on the front lines of closing learning gaps and inspiring students to reach their full potential. Now, more than ever, their dedication and expertise are shaping the future
K-12 students and teachers from across the globe mastered millions of words in the Vocabulary Bowl's most wide-reaching season yet. SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vocabulary.com is excited to announce the winners of the Fall 2024 Vocabulary Bowl, the world's largest academic competition celebrating excellence in vocabulary learning. More than 175,000 learners and 5,600 teachers from 1,800 schools spanning 75 countries mastered a total of 5.15 million words throughout the fall—showcasing vocabulary and literacy skills on a global stage. This season heralded a new era of competition, with international schools, teachers and individual learners participating in their own divisions for the first time. In the U.S., schools vied for the top spots in three categories based on enrollment size: Division I (1,000 students or more), Division II (500-999 students), and Division III (up to 499 students)
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More. After six decades of dreaming and experimenting, we might be on the cusp of a technology-enabled revolution in education. The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools recently approved the application by Unbound Academy for a new online school that will replace traditional teachers with AI teaching assistants, promising to deliver 2.4 times the academic growth for students compared to results from conventional schools. This advance is not the result of another incremental tech experiment — instead, it represents the latest chapter in a 60-year quest in computer assisted instruction (CAI) to transform education through technology. This time, the evidence suggests a true breakthrough might be near. If this Academy and similar initiatives are successful, it will mark the fulfillment of a long-held dream. The idea of using computers to assist student learning dates to the 1950s, with the first application —Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations (PLATO) — appearing in 1961