Lead Software Engineer

IXL Learning, a global edtech leader with personalized learning products used by millions of students worldwide, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to manage a team of talented engineers and provide hands-on technical and project leadership. You will participate directly in software design and engineering, help develop the team by mentoring and coaching, and create processes that ensure productivity and efficiency. At IXL, 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 position that requires you to be in our Toronto, Ontario, Canada, office. #LI-EM1

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lead engineering efforts, which includes planning projects, developing estimates, assigning work, and tracking status
• Drive the development process for your team, including designing, coding, documenting, testing, debugging, and tuning
• Collaborate and communicate clearly across multiple development teams
• Work cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and QA to maintain and surpass product usability and quality standards
• Provide excellent project management direction and motivation to the team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Excellent programming skills in Java or other object-oriented language
• Postgres, SQL, Data Architecture a plus
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Passion for improving education through technology

The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $200,000 CAD + 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 pay 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
• provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
• is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
• 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.