Software Engineer II (Frontend/Full stack)

At Scribd (pronounced “scribbed”), our mission is to spark human curiosity. Join our team as we create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our three products: Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare.

We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer.

When it comes to workplace structure, we believe in balancing individual flexibility and community connections. It’s through our flexible work benefit, Scribd Flex, that employees – in partnership with their manager – can choose the daily work-style that best suits their individual needs. A key tenet of Scribd Flex is our prioritization of intentional in-person moments to build collaboration, culture, and connection. For this reason, occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd employees, regardless of their location.

So what are we looking for in new team members? Well, we hire for “GRIT”. The textbook definition of GRIT is demonstrating the intersection of passion and perseverance towards long term goals. At Scribd, we are inspired by the potential that this can unlock, and ask each of our employees to pursue a GRIT-ty approach to their work. In a tactical sense, GRIT is also a handy acronym that outlines the standards we hold ourselves and each other to. Here’s what that means for you: we’re looking for someone who showcases the ability to set and achieve Goals, achieve Results within their job responsibilities, contribute Innovative ideas and solutions, and positively influence the broader Team through collaboration and attitude.

At Scribd (pronounced “scribbed”), our mission is to spark human curiosity. Join our team as we create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our three products: Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare.

We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer.

When it comes to workplace structure, we believe in balancing individual flexibility and community connections. It’s through our flexible work benefit, Scribd Flex, that employees – in partnership with their manager – can choose the daily work-style that best suits their individual needs. A key tenet of Scribd Flex is our prioritization of intentional in-person moments to build collaboration, culture, and connection. For this reason, occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd employees, regardless of their location.

So what are we looking for in new team members? Well, we hire for “GRIT”. The textbook definition of GRIT is demonstrating the intersection of passion and perseverance towards long term goals. At Scribd, we are inspired by the potential that this can unlock, and ask each of our employees to pursue a GRIT-ty approach to their work. In a tactical sense, GRIT is also a handy acronym that outlines the standards we hold ourselves and each other to. Here’s what that means for you: we’re looking for someone who showcases the ability to set and achieve Goals, achieve Results within their job responsibilities, contribute Innovative ideas and solutions, and positively influence the broader Team through collaboration and attitude.

About Our Team

Millions of active users engage with our products—Scribd, Everand, and Slideshare—to learn, grow, and enjoy premium books, audiobooks, podcasts, and more. Our mission is to empower readers to explore their curiosities and expand their knowledge through exceptional products and user experiences.

The Growth Team plays a pivotal role in driving user engagement and delivering business impact across the customer journey. We focus on technical excellence and innovation in key areas like SEO, MarTech, Signup Optimization, Subscription, and Retention. Collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence are at the heart of our team’s culture. As a cross-functional squad, we work closely with other engineering teams, designers, and product managers.

Ownership, accountability, and strong communication skills are essential to success in this role. While your primary focus will be on the frontend, you’ll also have opportunities to influence the overall architecture and direction of our systems.

About The Role

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Growth team. You’ll work on both frontend-focused projects and full-stack development, focusing on creating high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions. You’ll participate in technical design, code reviews, and best practice implementation while identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes.

Key Areas Of Responsibility Include:

• Building intuitive, performant user interfaces.
• Ensuring scalability, testability, and maintainability throughout the development process.
• Collaborating across teams to drive impactful projects forward.
• Staying proactive by proposing innovative solutions to technical challenges.

What We're Looking For

• Technical Excellence: Takes pride in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Problem-Solver: Thrives on tackling complex technical challenges.
• Team Player: Values collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared success.
• Learner: Stays current with industry trends and technologies.
• Practical Innovator: Balances technical excellence with delivering business value.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and React. Familiarity with Ruby on Rails.
• Proven experience building large-scale, consumer-facing web applications.
• Experience writing comprehensive test suites (unit, integration, and end-to-end).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with backend technologies like Redis, Kafka, MySQL, and Terraform
• Knowledge of GraphQL and Next.js
• Experience in Growth Engineering domains (e.g. SEO, signup optimization, subscriptions)
• Familiarity with MarTech
• Familiarity with migrating monolithic architectures to microservices/frontends

At Scribd, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location. San Francisco is our highest geographic market in the United States. In the state of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $119,500 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $186,500 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California].

In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $98,500 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $177,000 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California].

In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $124,000 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $165,000 CAD[maximum salary in our highest geographic market].

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a competitive equity ownership, and a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

Benefits, Perks, And Wellbeing At Scribd

• Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Scribd and the geographical location where you work.
• Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• 401k/RSP matching
• Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals + accessories
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning & Development programs
• Quarterly stipend for Wellness, Connectivity & Comfort
• Mental Health support & resources
• Free subscription to Scribd + gift memberships for friends & family
• Referral Bonuses
• Book Benefit
• Sabbaticals
• Company wide events
• Team engagement budgets
• Vacation & Personal Days
• Paid Holidays (+ winter break)
• Flexible Sick Time
• Volunteer Day
• Company-wide Employee Resource Groups and programs that foster an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Want to learn more about life at Scribd? www.linkedin.com/company/scribd/life

We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of any reasonable adjustments we can make to better accommodate your needs by emailing accommodations [@] scribd.com about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process.

Scribd is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, and believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful.

Remote employees must have their primary residence in: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Ontario (Canada), British Columbia (Canada), or Mexico

Benefits, Perks, And Wellbeing At Scribd

• Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Scribd and the geographical location where you work.
• Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• 401k/RSP matching
• Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals + accessories
• Learning & Development allowance
• Learning & Development programs
• Quarterly stipend for Wellness, WiFi, etc.
• Mental Health support & resources
• Free subscription to Scribd + gift memberships for friends & family
• Referral Bonuses
• Book Benefit
• Sabbaticals
• Company-wide events
• Team engagement budgets
• Vacation & Personal Days
• Paid Holidays (+ winter break)
• Flexible Sick Time
• Volunteer Day
• Company-wide Employee Resource Groups and programs that foster an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Want to learn more about life at Scribd? www.linkedin.com/company/scribd/life

We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of any reasonable adjustments we can make to better accommodate your needs by emailing accommodations [@] scribd.com about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process.Scribd is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, and believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful.

Remote employees must have their primary residence in: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Ontario (Canada), British Columbia (Canada), or Mexico