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IXL Learning

Software Development Manager

IXL Learning
🇨🇦In-Person - Toronto, ONCA$164K–CA$212K/yr1h ago
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Summary

IXL Learning seeks a Software Development Manager to lead a team of talented engineers and provide hands-on technical and project leadership for personalized learning products used by millions globally.

Key Responsibilities: Manage and build a high-performance engineering team, mentor engineers on technical advancement and career goals, and collaborate with product, design, and QA teams to maintain product quality and usability standards.
Skills & Tools: Excellent programming skills in Java or object-oriented languages, strong communication and leadership abilities, exceptional analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills, with expertise in Postgres, SQL, and data architecture as a plus.
Qualifications: Minimum 7 years of direct software engineering experience plus 2 years of engineering management, with a Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or related discipline.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (hybrid: Monday-Friday in office with option to work from home one day per week)
Compensation: CA$164,000 – CA$212,000/year

Job Description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Software Development Manager to manage a team of talented engineers and provide hands-on technical and project leadership.

This is a full-time position in our Toronto, Ontario, Canada 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-EM1

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Manage and build a high-performance team
  • Guide and mentor engineers and project leads to ensure a high level of work satisfaction, technical advancement, and progress towards individual career goals
  • Make company initiatives, mission, goals, and values clear to each team member
  • Work with product managers, designers, and QA to maintain and surpass product usability and quality standards

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • At least 7 years of direct experience in software engineering and 2 years of engineering management
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline
  • Excellent programming skills in Java or another object-oriented language
  • Postgres, SQL, Data Architecture a plus
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Exceptional analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Passion for improving education through technology

The base salary range for this full-time position is $164,000 to $212,000 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 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 and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.

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