IXL Learning
Senior Software Engineer, CI/CD Platform
IXL Learning, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Senior Software Engineer, CI/CD Platform
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 — 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
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
What We’re Looking For
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
Salary : $130,000 to $200,000 + equity + benefits (base salary range for this full‑time position). Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries E‑Learning Providers
Our Mission : IXL Learning is the country’s largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. We 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 value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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.
What You’ll Be Doing
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
What We’re Looking For
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
Salary : $130,000 to $200,000 + equity + benefits (base salary range for this full‑time position). Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries E‑Learning Providers
Our Mission : IXL Learning is the country’s largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. We 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 value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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