Software Engineer, Dictionary.com
IXL Learning· EdTech· May 8, 2026 · 6mo agoPosted 172 days ago
San Mateo, CA
In office
Full-time
Mid
$116K–$150K
3+ years exp
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Job description
For nearly three decades, Dictionary.com has empowered people to communicate clearly and keep pace with linguistic shifts in the language. It provides millions of definitions, spellings, audio pronunciations, and example sentences that shed light on the meanings of words. From mastering vocabulary to unraveling the origins of words, more than 40 million people rely on Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com each month to hone their literacy skills.
We are seeking Software Engineers who have a passion for technology and education to help us attain our ambitious plans for Dictionary.com.
This is a full-time position that requires you to be in our IXL headquarters office in San Mateo, CA.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Work with a team of talented engineers, both starting projects from scratch and also working within the existing code base
Build the back-end wiring, application logic, and UI for our products
Provide accurate estimates, evaluate feasibility, and assess new platforms and technologies for project implementations
Collaborate and communicate clearly across multiple development teams to design and release amazing products
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
3+ years of experience in software engineering
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
Excellent programming skills in Java or other object-oriented language
Strong communication skills
Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
Modern best practices in JavaScript, HTML and CSS
Knowledge of MongoDB and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a plus
Passion for improving education through technology
The base salary range for this full-time position is $116,000 to $150,000 + equity + 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 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 and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.
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