IXL Learning
Senior Software Engineer, CI/CD Platform
🇺🇸 Hybrid - San Mateo, CA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $130K - $200K
💻 Software Engineering
🗓️ December 3rd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications
- Develop systems for build artifact management, application validation, and automated deployment
- Create dynamic test environments and implement database-aware testing strategies
- Collaborate with multiple brand engineering teams for smooth, reliable software releases
- Build reusable CI and deployment workflows using tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins
- Work hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS cloud infrastructure
- Require 6+ years of professional experience and a degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in object-oriented (Java, C++) and scripting languages (Python, Bash)
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Compensation ranges from $130,000 to $200,000 plus equity and benefits
Senior Software Engineer, CI/CD Platform Full Description
IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Lifecycle team and help maintain the pipelines and deployment systems that power containerized applications across IXL brands. The team is focused on automation, reliability, and developer productivity, helping brand engineering teams ship features quickly and safely. This role will be a key contributor to high-priority initiatives such as building reusable CI and deployment workflows, advancing automated testing strategies, and enabling smooth onboarding of new products onto our unified delivery systems. Because these systems support multiple brands and engineering organizations, the role is highly dynamic â requiring collaboration across diverse teams and cultures, adapting to different ways of working, and helping to drive alignment as we extend our shared platforms more broadly.
This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week. #LI-KO1
- Design, build, and maintain software delivery pipelines for containerized applications
- Develop systems for artifact build and push, application validation, and automated deployment
- Create and support dynamic test environments and database-aware testing strategies
- Partner with brand engineering teams to ensure smooth, reliable releases
- Collaborate on unifying CI and deployment workflows across repositories and brands
- Provide support and troubleshooting for build and deployment pipelines
- Contribute to developer productivity by improving reliability and reducing friction in release processes
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science/engineering or a related discipline
- 6+ years of professional experience with technical infrastructure and software engineering
- Strong programming skills in at least one object-oriented language (Java, C++, etc.) and one scripting language (Python, Bash, etc.)
- Experience building reusable CI and deployment systems (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
- Hands-on experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience managing cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across the stack
- Effective collaborator with excellent communication skills
- Passion for building reliable systems that empower developers and improve product delivery
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 to $200,000 + 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.
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
- 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.Similar Jobs
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