Software Engineer, Dictionary.com
IXL Learning · San Mateo, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $116,000 to $150,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days IXL Learning's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 45% of IXL Learning's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at IXL Learning
- high 113 stale, 0 reposted of 113 open
- Hiring momentum
- 158 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from IXL Learning's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for IXL Learning.
About this role
As a Software Engineer at Dictionary.com, you will work with a team to develop new projects and enhance existing systems. Your responsibilities will include building back-end logic and UI, providing project estimates, and collaborating with multiple teams to deliver high-quality products. The role emphasizes a passion for technology and education, contributing to the mission of improving literacy skills for millions of users.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of IXL Learning as an employer.
What you need
- 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
Nice to have
- Knowledge of MongoDB and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a plus
- Passion for improving education through technology
What you get
- Base salary range of $116,000 to $150,000
- Equity
- Benefits
Worth weighing
- Position requires being in the office in San Mateo, CA
- Salary range is broad and depends on various factors
- Focus on education technology may not appeal to all engineers
Summarised from IXL Learning's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by IXL Learning on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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