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Software Engineer – Intern

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IXL Learning

IXL Learning

5,001-10,000 employees

Interactive learning platform for students

Education

Compensation Overview

$29 - $46Hourly

San Mateo, CA, USA

Full-time summer position in San Mateo, CA headquarters office.

Category
Backend Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
SQL
Java
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • Students in their third year of undergrad or students pursuing an advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
  • A solid grasp of general programming principles
  • Excellent programming skills in Java or other object-oriented language
  • Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work both independently and in a wide variety of teams
  • Knowledge of Java, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, source control is a plus
  • Passion for improving education through technology
Responsibilities
  • involved in all aspects of the development process – including design, coding, testing, debugging, and tuning

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 caters to a variety of users, including individual students, parents, and educational institutions. IXL uses adaptive learning techniques and real-time analytics to enhance student performance, allowing users to track progress and identify areas needing improvement. Unlike many competitors, IXL incorporates gamification elements, such as virtual treasure hunts and awards, to motivate students and make the learning process enjoyable. The company's goal is to improve educational outcomes by offering tailored learning experiences that meet the unique needs of each student.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$510M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • IXL's approval by Virginia and Missouri boosts its credibility and market reach.
  • The acquisition of Carson Dellosa Education expands IXL's educational resource portfolio.
  • Growing demand for personalized learning solutions post-COVID-19 benefits IXL's business model.

What critics are saying

  • AI teaching assistants may disrupt traditional EdTech models like IXL.
  • Integration challenges from acquiring Carson Dellosa could affect resource quality.
  • Rosetta Stone's partnerships may threaten IXL's market share in language learning.

What makes IXL Learning unique

  • IXL offers personalized practice aligned with the Indian national curriculum.
  • The platform uses adaptive learning and real-time analytics to enhance student performance.
  • IXL incorporates gamification elements to motivate students and make learning engaging.

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Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, and vision

Matching 401K retirement plan

Flexible paid time off and sick days