
Software Engineer, Intern at IXL Learning (San Mateo, CA)
IXL Learning· San Mateo, CA·
Job description
IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking Software Engineer Interns who have a passion for technology and education. The IXL Engineering team is responsible for designing and creating the code that powers our amazing products.
As a Software Engineer Intern, you’ll be involved in all aspects of the development process – including design, coding, testing, debugging, and tuning. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions, and we are eager to have you join our team.
This is a full-time summer position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office.
TECHNOLOGY
The technologies that we use include Java, Python, Typescript, AWS, React Native, Javascript, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Valkey.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 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
The pay rate for this position is $29 to $46 per hour.
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 4 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
- teacherspayteachers.com 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.
Why work at IXL Learning
- Mission-driven work: Employees report pride in working on a product that directly improves education for millions of students builtin.com.
- Collaborative engineering culture: Quotes from employees highlight “supportive and highly capable coworkers” and “solving engineering challenges to continually improve the product” builtin.com.
- Workplace policy: Primarily in-office, with offices in San Mateo (HQ), Raleigh, Providence, Toronto, and other U.S. locations. Remote roles are limited builtin.com.
- Employee rating: 3.3 / 5 (466 reviews) on LinkedIn, with work-life balance at 3.6, culture 3.1, compensation 2.8, and career opportunities 2.8. Strengths are stability and meaningful work; compensation is a noted weakness linkedin.com.
- Notable perks: Not detailed in search results, but the company has a long tenure and offers professional growth opportunities (e.g., curriculum designers, sales consultants, engineering roles).
- Recent departures: Some senior employees have left (e.g., Lead Psychometrician, Freelance Art Director), but overall headcount is growing.