Rosetta Stone, the experts in language learning with products that provide an immersive learning experience for 25 languages, is seeking freelance Android Engineers who will build and maintain our highly successful Android applications. Our Mobile team is small, collaborative, and passionate about researching and implementing the best in mobile engineering.
As a Software Engineer Consultant on the Rosetta Stone Mobile team, you will manage the full technical life-cycle of building features, fixing bugs, and improving our technology. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions, and we are eager to have you join our team. #LI-REMOTE
This is a remote freelance/contract role for candidates within the United States who can work Pacific time zone hours.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Research and adapt functionality to leverage existing Android design patterns
- Work across disciplines with team members representing product, content, and web development
- Code with Kotlin, Java, and Android frameworks
- New feature development, testing, maintenance of existing features, and bug fixes
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 6+ years of experience in software engineering
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline
- Knowledge of Android app development
- Experience working with Kotlin on Android is a plus
- Familiarity with back-end development
- A good understanding of managing limited resources (memory, network, CPU) efficiently
- Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate in a small team
- Passion for improving education through technology
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.
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