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Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering
Ixl Learning INC · 🇺🇸 San Mateo, CA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 22 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 5 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Ixl Learning INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles13 certified filings for “Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $145k–$188k, median $165k. Most were filed at wage level II (38%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 22 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 5 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
IXL Learning, a global edtech leader with personalized learning products used by millions of students worldwide, is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Unification Team—a high-impact group driving technical excellence across IXL and our family of brands. As a part of this team, you'll work on large-scale, cross-functional engineering initiatives that unify infrastructure, standardize tools and processes, and create reusable, scalable, and reliable systems. Your efforts will drive smoother collaboration, faster development, and stronger product performance across the entire company. We're looking for engineers who love solving complex technical challenges, thrive in collaborative environments, and are motivated by the opportunity to improve systems that support millions of learners. 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 • Execute strategic technical initiatives that deliver wide-reaching improvements to infrastructure and engineering workflows • Identify and solve core technical problems, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and reusability • Scope and execute complex projects from conception to delivery • Collaborate across teams and brands, partnering with application engineers and stakeholders to implement solutions at company-scale • Propose and implement architectural improvements to support long-term growth and resilience • Contribute hands-on through coding, infrastructure design, and system optimization WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline • 6+ years of professional hands-on Software Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering or Platform Engineering experience • Extensive experience with at least one programming language, e.g. Java, C++, Python, Go • Deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) • Strong understanding of backend systems—web servers, message queues, databases, load balancers, etc. • Fluency in observability tools and methodologies • Proven ability to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively • Ability to quickly learn and work with a variety of technologies, bringing a passion for improving systems and modernizing tech stacks 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 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