Software Engineer
US$130,000 – US$200,000 / yr base salary
Posted 9 May 2026
Advertised as “Senior Software Engineer, Rosetta Stone”
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- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$130,000 – US$200,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Rosetta Stone, the experts in language learning with products that provide an immersive learning experience for 25 languages, is seeking Senior Software Engineers. The ideal candidates will have a passion for technology and language learning and will help us add new features to our extremely successful Rosetta Stone products.
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
- Mentor teammates, communicate and teach your learnings
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 6+ years of experience in software engineering
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
- Excellent programming skills (e.g. Ruby/Go or Java)
- Strong communication, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills
- Modern best practices in Javascript, HTML, and CSS
- Knowledge of AWS, MySQL, MongoDB, GraphQL/Node, React is a plus
- Passion for improving language learning through technology
The base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 to $200,000 + 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