Technical Lead, Software Engineering
IXL Learning
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San Mateo, CA · Posted May 9, 2026
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About the job
IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Technical Lead to manage a team of talented engineers and provide hands-on technical and project leadership.
This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Manage and build a high-performance team
Guide and mentor engineers and project leads to ensure a high level of work satisfaction, technical advancement, and progress towards individual career goals
Make company initiatives, mission, goals, and values clear to each team member
Work with project managers, designers, and QA to maintain and surpass product usability and quality standards
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
At least 5 years of direct experience in software engineering and 2 years of engineering management
Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline
Excellent programming skills in Java or another object-oriented language
Strong communication and leadership skills
Exceptional analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Passion for improving education through technology
The base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 to $210,000 + equity + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
ABOUT IXL LEARNING
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
1 in 3 students in the United States uses IXL.com
Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.