Software Engineering Manager role at IXL in Raleigh

IXL Learning, a leading edtech company with products used by 14 million students worldwide, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to manage a team of talented engineers and provide hands-on technical and project leadership.
*This is a full-time position in our Raleigh, NC office with a hybrid work schedule.*

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 project 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

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Exceptional analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills

• Strong organization and time management skills

• Passion for improving education through technology