Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering
IXL LearningCalifornia, United States
Posted May 8, 2026
130000 - 200000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company, creating innovative products that make a real, positive difference for learners and educators.
Job Description
IXL Learning is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their Unification Team, driving technical excellence across the company. The team will work on large-scale engineering initiatives to unify infrastructure, standardize tools, and create reusable systems. The role requires a strong understanding of backend systems, cloud platforms, and containerized environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline
- 6+ years of professional hands-on Software Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering or Platform Engineering experience
- Extensive experience with at least one programming language, e.g. Java, C++, Python, Go
- Deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong understanding of backend systems—web servers, message queues, databases, load balancers, etc.
- Fluency in observability tools and methodologies
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Visa Sponsorship