Front-End Software Engineering

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking Front-End Engineers to provide the face of the IXL product.The IXL Product Engineering team develops the user-facing features of the website and the back-end code that connects these features to our databases and other services. We created and maintain the practice engine, where students answer the questions created by the Content team; Analytics, which turns practice data into actionable information for teachers; the Recommendations area, which suggests skills for students to try next; You will utilize cutting-edge technologies like React to bring dynamic, user-facing components to life. At IXL, we believe that building a creative and engaging user experience is invaluable to our mission of improving education through technology. This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGTake control of the whole front-end development process from code design to implementationCollaborate with product managers to build a world-class user experienceTackle tough design challenges to create reusable user interfaces while writing clean, scalable codeEngineer the front-end architecture that powers our web applicationDiscover new technologies and establish best practices as the front-end landscape evolvesWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR3+ years of experience in software engineeringBachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related disciplineExpertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScriptFamiliarity with at least one JavaScript library or framework (e.g., React, Angular, Ember)Passion for new technologies, current trends, and best practices in front-end architecture, including performance, accessibility, security, and usabilityEnthusiasm for improving education through technologyThe base salary range for this full-time position is $116,000 to $150,000 + equity + benefits. 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. 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.comRosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languagesWyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjectsTeachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resourcesOur 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. 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.