Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Android, IXL Mobile

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

IXL Learning

IXL Learning

5,001-10,000 employees

Interactive learning platform for students

Education

Senior, Expert

H1B Sponsorship Available

Raleigh, NC, USA

Full-time position in our Raleigh, NC area office.

Category
Android Development
Mobile Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Java
Android Development
Requirements
  • 6+ years of software engineering
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline
  • Knowledge of Android app development
  • Experience working with Kotlin on Android is a plus
  • Familiarity with back-end development
  • A good understanding of managing limited resources (memory, network, CPU) efficiently
  • Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate in a small team
  • Passion for improving education through technology
Responsibilities
  • Research and adapt functionality to leverage existing Android design patterns
  • Work across disciplines with team members representing product, content, and web development
  • Code with Kotlin, Java, and Android frameworks
  • New feature development, testing, maintenance of existing features, and bug fixes
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with Kotlin on Android is a plus
  • Familiarity with back-end development

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 stands out from its competitors by offering adaptive learning experiences and real-time analytics that help track student progress and identify areas needing improvement. The platform also includes gamification elements, such as virtual treasure hunts and awards, to motivate students and enhance their learning experience. IXL's goal is to improve student performance through tailored learning experiences and to make education enjoyable.

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