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IXL Learning

Senior Software Engineer, iOS, IXL Mobile

🇺🇸 Hybrid - San Mateo, CA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $130K - $200K

💻 Software Engineering

🗓️ June 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

IXL Learning is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, iOS, IXL Mobile. The role involves leading the development of iOS application features, managing the full software lifecycle including feature building, bug fixing, and technology improvement as part of a collaborative mobile team.

Highlights
  • Develop and maintain features for iOS applications using Swift and iOS frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including product, content, and web development.
  • Research and implement iOS design patterns to enhance app functionality.
  • Requires 6+ years of software engineering experience and a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science or related field.
  • Knowledge of iOS app development and familiarity with back-end development.
  • Strong skills in managing limited device resources such as memory, network, and CPU.
  • Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
  • Passion for education technology and ability to work effectively in a small team.
  • Salary range: $130,000 to $200,000 plus equity and benefits.
  • H1B sponsorship available and the position is based at San Mateo, CA headquarters.

Senior Software Engineer, iOS, IXL Mobile Full Description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking highly motivated iOS Engineers who will lead in the creation of a breakthrough user experience by developing the features of our iOS applications. The IXL Mobile team is small, collaborative, and passionate about researching and implementing the best in mobile engineering.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the IXL Mobile team, you will manage the full technical life-cycle of building features, fixing bugs, and improving our technology. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions, and we are eager to have you join our team. 

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This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week. H1B sponsorship is available for this position.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
  • Research and adapt functionality to leverage existing iOS design patterns
  • Work across disciplines with team members representing product, content, and web development
  • Code with Swift and iOS frameworks
  • New feature development, testing, maintenance of existing features, and bug fixes

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • 6+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline
  • Knowledge of iOS app development, published apps are a plus
  • Familiarity with back-end development
  • A good understanding of managing limited resources (memory, network, CPU) efficiently
  • Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate in a small team
  • Passion for improving education through technology

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. 

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
  • 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.