Software Engineering Manager
Company websiteixl.com (IXL Learning, opens in new tab)
Base salary $170K to $220K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in San Mateo, CA
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- LocationSan Mateo, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
IXL Learning, a global edtech leader with personalized learning products used by millions of students worldwide, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to manage a team of talented engineers and provide hands-on technical and project leadership. You will participate directly in software design and engineering, help develop the team by mentoring and coaching, and create processes that ensure productivity and efficiency. At IXL, we find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions, and we are eager to have you join our team.
This is a full-time position that requires you to be in our IXL headquarters office in San Mateo, CA. #LI-EM1
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Manage and build a high-performance team of dynamic and talented engineers, engineering leads, and engineering managers to deliver world-class educational experiences
- Enable efficient delivery of invaluable features supporting educators and learners in the ever-evolving education landscape
- Drive technical excellence across teams, elevating skills and practices from design to release
- Empower and motivate the team, fostering enthusiasm, growth, and professional development
- Illuminate the company's vision, mission, and values, instilling a deep sense of purpose and direction in each team member
- Collaborate seamlessly with the broader development team, prioritizing work and spearheading initiatives for outstanding results
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
- 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 $170,000 to $220,000 + 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.
Source: IXL Learning on Greenhouse · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($170,000) is above 45% of the 4,302 Software Engineering roles in California listed on this site; 71 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $176,000; the middle half runs from $149,100 to $203,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSoftware Engineering Manager$170K to $220K
Technical Lead, Software Engineering$140K to $210K
Senior Site Reliability Engineer$130K to $200K
Product Manager, Education.com$130K to $180K
Senior Software Engineer, Core Technology$130K to $200K
IXL Product Manager$130K to $180K
Senior Software Engineer, Education.com$130K to $200K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Software Engineering Manager (this listing) | $170K - $220K |
| Technical Lead, Software Engineering | $140K - $210K |
| Senior Site Reliability Engineer | $130K - $200K |
| Product Manager, Education.com | $130K - $180K |
| Senior Software Engineer, Core Technology | $130K - $200K |
| IXL Product Manager | $130K - $180K |
| Senior Software Engineer, Education.com | $130K - $200K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-19
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: San Mateo, CA
The base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000 to $220,000 + equity + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role,
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
