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Posted 4 weeks
Senior Software Engineer – Web Platform
Scribd, Inc. - Jacksonville, FL
Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise. Culture at Scribd, Inc. 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. We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location. So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization. About the Team The Web Platform team builds the shared foundations that enable Scribd’s product teams to ship high-quality web experiences efficiently. We focus on scalable frontend architecture, shared libraries and tooling, and durable patterns that improve velocity, reliability, and maintainability across our web ecosystem. A major focus for the team is Web Modernization: migrating legacy SPAs to a Next.js-powered Microfrontend architecture, enabling faster iteration, safer scaling, and long-term confidence in how Scribd’s web product evolves. About the Role We’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Web Platform to help drive Scribd’s Web Modernization program and build the frontend foundations for our next generation of web product experiences. You’ll lead major modernization workstreams — migrating complex legacy web applications into a modern Microfrontend ecosystem, creating repeatable migration patterns and shared foundations other teams can build on — while ensuring performance, developer experience, and user impact stay high throughout the transition. This is a hands-on role with broad influence: you’ll ship production-critical frontend code, define patterns and boundaries that other teams build on, and partner cross-functionally to make architectural change practical and durable. What You’ll Bring Key Attributes Strong ownership mindset, taking responsibility for frontend systems from design through long-term evolution Strong systems thinking, with the ability to reason about frontend architecture at scale Pragmatic approach to modernization, balancing ideal solutions with incremental, low-risk progress Strong collaboration skills and comfort working closely with both product and platform teams. Long-term perspective on maintainability, extensibility, and developer experience Experience We Value 6+ years of professional frontend software engineering experience Deep experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and React Hands-on experience with Next.js or similar modern web frameworks Experience working with or migrating large, complex, or legacy frontend codebases Familiarity with Microfrontend architectures, monorepos, or shared frontend platforms Familiarity integrating modern frontends with Rails-backed systems is a plus Strong understanding of web performance, bundling, and optimization techniques Experience collaborating with backend and platform teams to define clean integration patterns Comfort operating in environments with high traffic, high visibility, and real user impact What Sets You Apart You’ve helped modernize frontend systems in production, not just greenfield projects You think about frontend architecture as a product for other engineers, not just a delivery mechanism You consider performance, accessibility, SEO, quality, and observability as first-class concerns You invest in testing and quality practices that make large-scale migrations safe and repeatable You enjoy untangling complexity and leaving systems better than you found them You care deeply about how technical decisions affect both developers and end users - At Scribd, Inc., 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 $146,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $227,500 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California]. In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $120,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $216,500 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California]. In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $152,500 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $202,000 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. Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance: United States: Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C. Canada: Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver Mexico: Mexico City Benefits at Scribd, Inc. Scribd Flex (flexible work model) Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Mental health support and disability coverage Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals Paid parental leave and family support benefits Retirement matching and employee equity Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities Wellness and home office stipends Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products Enterprise access to leading AI tools Get to Know Scribd, Inc. About Scribd, Inc. Life at Scribd, Inc. 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 [email protected] about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process. Scribd, Inc. 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.
Posted 4 weeks
Software Engineer – Backend (Python)
Scribd, Inc. - Jacksonville, FL
Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise. Culture at Scribd, Inc. 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. We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location. So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization. About the team: The ML Data Engineering team powers metadata extraction, enrichment, and content understanding across all Scribd brands. We process hundreds of millions of documents, billions of images, and deliver high-quality metadata to enable content discovery and trust for millions of users worldwide. Our systems operate at massive scale, supporting diverse datasets like user-generated content (UGC), ebooks, audiobooks, and more. We work at the intersection of machine learning, data engineering, and distributed systems, collaborating closely with applied research and product teams to deploy scalable ML and LLM-powered solutions in production. Role Overview: We’re seeking a Software Engineer II with deep experience building event-driven, distributed, and scalable systems in Python. In this role, you’ll design and optimize large-scale data and service pipelines running on AWS, supporting Scribd’s content enrichment and metadata systems. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to design reliable backend services that integrate machine learning models and LLM-based components when needed. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge generative AI and metadata enrichment problems at a truly global scale. Tech Stack: Our backend systems are primarily built in Python, leveraging AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, SQS, and ElastiCache for event-driven and distributed processing. We also use Airflow, Spark, Databricks, Terraform, and Datadog for orchestration, data processing, and observability. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement event-driven, distributed systems to extract, enrich, and process metadata from large-scale document and media datasets. Build and maintain scalable APIs and backend services for high-throughput content processing. Leverage AWS services (ECS, Lambda, SQS, ElastiCache, CloudWatch) to design and deploy resilient, high-performance systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver backend solutions that power ML-driven features. Optimize and refactor existing backend systems for scalability, reliability, and performance. Ensure system health and data integrity through monitoring, observability, and automated testing. Requirements: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience on Python or distributed systems development. Strong proficiency in Python (3+ years). Experience with Scala is a plus. Proven experience designing and building event-driven, distributed, and scalable systems. Hands-on experience with AWS services (ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch, etc.). Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform. Solid understanding of system performance, profiling, and optimization. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience. Bonus: Familiarity with data processing frameworks (Spark, Databricks) and workflow orchestration tools. Bonus: Experience integrating ML or LLM-based models into production systems. At Scribd, Inc., 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 $126,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $196,000 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California]. In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $103,500 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $186,500 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California]. In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $131,500 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $174,500 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. Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance: United States: Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C. Canada: Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver Mexico: Mexico City Benefits at Scribd, Inc. Scribd Flex (flexible work model) Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Mental health support and disability coverage Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals Paid parental leave and family support benefits Retirement matching and employee equity Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities Wellness and home office stipends Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products Enterprise access to leading AI tools Get to Know Scribd, Inc. About Scribd, Inc. Life at Scribd, Inc. 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 [email protected] about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process. Scribd, Inc. 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.
Posted 4 weeks
Senior Fullstack Engineer – Growth Platform
Scribd, Inc. - Jacksonville, FL
Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise. Culture at Scribd, Inc. 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. We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location. So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization. About Our Team The Growth Platform team at Scribd empowers marketers, lifecycle teams, and partner channels by delivering MarTech solutions that drive efficiency, data-informed decisions, and scalable user acquisition across our brands: Scribd, Everand, SlideShare, and Fable. Our work centers on building and maintaining systems that enable campaign execution, landing page optimization, tracking and attribution, and third-party integrations for cross-channel marketing and analytics. We focus on scalability, performance, and reliability while ensuring our partners have the tools they need to drive user growth. The team values collaboration, pragmatic problem-solving, and a culture of technical excellence. About the Role We are seeking a talented Senior Fullstack Software Engineer to join our Growth Platform team. In this role, you will design, build, and scale systems that power marketing technology, campaign automation, and user acquisition initiatives. You will partner closely with marketers, data analysts, and lifecycle teams to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance cross-channel marketing effectiveness, attribution accuracy, and customer engagement. As a senior engineer, you’ll have a significant impact on Scribd’s growth strategy by ensuring our systems are extensible, robust, and data-driven. You will also play a key role in shaping the team’s technical direction and mentoring peers. What We’re Looking For A passionate engineer who takes pride in writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code Someone who thrives in both backend system design and frontend feature development. A collaborator who enjoys working with marketers, data scientists, product managers, and engineers across the Growth Pillar to develop high-leverage, self-service tools and data activation workflows. An engineer with strong experience in integrations and data flows between internal and third-party systems. A pragmatic problem-solver who balances technical rigor with business needs. Required Qualifications 5+ years of professional software development experience. Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and its ecosystem. Solid experience with modern TypeScript & JavaScript Frameworks (Next.js strongly preferred). Strong understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and architectural tradeoffs. Experience designing and consuming APIs (REST, GraphQL a plus). Has an understanding of experimentation, A/B testing, personalization systems, and the MarTech landscape. Communicates clearly and frequently with cross-functional partners, influencing through technical depth and collaborative decision-making. Values craftsmanship, autonomy, and empathy while writing maintainable, thoughtful code and enabling others to succeed. Technical Skills Primary: Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, JavaScript, ReactJS (NextJS a plus) Databases: SQL, NoSQL Testing: RSpec, React Testing Library, Minitest, Jest, Cypress (or similar) Version Control: Git or similar workflows API Development: RESTful APIs, GraphQL (nice to have) Nice to Have Have worked in a Growth Engineering or Growth Platform team at a product-led company. Have led or contributed to CMS build-outs or internal platform tools supporting campaign launches or embedded messaging. Have experience with automated data ingest, referral systems, or promotional tooling. Are comfortable managing projects that balance marketing velocity with long-term technical investments. - At Scribd, Inc., 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 $146,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $227,500 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California]. In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $120,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $216,500 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California]. In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $152,500 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $202,000 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. Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance: United States: Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C. Canada: Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver Mexico: Mexico City Benefits at Scribd, Inc. Scribd Flex (flexible work model) Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Mental health support and disability coverage Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals Paid parental leave and family support benefits Retirement matching and employee equity Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities Wellness and home office stipends Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products Enterprise access to leading AI tools Get to Know Scribd, Inc. About Scribd, Inc. Life at Scribd, Inc. 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 [email protected] about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process. Scribd, Inc. 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.
Posted 4 weeks
Software Engineer II – Growth Platform
Scribd, Inc. - Jacksonville, FL
Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise. Culture at Scribd, Inc. 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. We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location. So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization. About Our Team The Growth Platform team at Scribd empowers marketers, lifecycle teams, and partner channels by delivering MarTech solutions that drive efficiency, data-informed decisions, and scalable user acquisition across our brands: Scribd, Everand, SlideShare, and Fable. Our work centers on building and maintaining systems that enable campaign execution, landing page optimization, tracking and attribution, and third-party integrations for cross-channel marketing and analytics. We focus on scalability, performance, and reliability while ensuring our partners have the tools they need to drive user growth. The team values collaboration, pragmatic problem-solving, and a culture of technical excellence. About the Role We are seeking a talented Fullstack Software Engineer to join our Growth Platform team. In this role, you will design, build, and scale systems that power marketing technology, campaign automation, and user acquisition initiatives. You will partner closely with marketers, data analysts, and lifecycle teams to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance cross-channel marketing effectiveness, attribution accuracy, and customer engagement. 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 A passionate engineer who takes pride in writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code Someone who thrives in both backend system design and frontend feature development. A collaborator who enjoys working with marketers, data scientists, product managers, and engineers across the Growth Pillar to develop high-leverage, self-service tools and data activation workflows. An engineer who stays current with industry trends and technologies.. A pragmatic problem-solver who balances technical rigor with business needs. Required Qualifications 3+ years of professional software development experience. Proficiency with modern TypeScript & JavaScript Frameworks Familiarity in Ruby on Rails and its ecosystem. Understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and architectural tradeoffs. Experience designing and consuming APIs (REST, GraphQL a plus). Understanding of experimentation, A/B testing, personalization systems, and the MarTech landscape. Communicates clearly and frequently with cross-functional partners, influencing through technical depth and collaborative decision-making. 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 Have worked in a Growth Engineering or Growth Platform team at a product-led company. Have contributed to CMS build-outs or internal platform tools supporting campaign launches or embedded messaging. Have experience with automated data ingest, referral systems, or promotional tooling. Experience with backend technologies like Redis, Kafka, MySQL, and Terraform Knowledge of GraphQL and Next.js Familiarity with migrating monolithic architectures to microservices/frontends - At Scribd Inc., 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 $119,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $185,500 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California]. In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $98,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $176,500 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California]. In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $124,500 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $158,000 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. Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance: United States: Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C. Canada: Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver Mexico: Mexico City Benefits at Scribd, Inc. Scribd Flex (flexible work model) Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Mental health support and disability coverage Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals Paid parental leave and family support benefits Retirement matching and employee equity Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities Wellness and home office stipends Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products Enterprise access to leading AI tools Get to Know Scribd, Inc. About Scribd, Inc. Life at Scribd, Inc. 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 [email protected] about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process. Scribd, Inc. 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.
Posted 4 weeks
Senior Software Engineer – Slideshare (Fullstack)
Scribd, Inc. - Jacksonville, FL
Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise. Culture at Scribd, Inc. 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. We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location. So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization. About the Role As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer on the Slideshare Team, you will design, build, and improve the features and systems that power Slideshare’s user experiences. On the backend, you’ll primarily work with Ruby on Rails, and on the frontend you’ll use modern web technologies such as Next.js, React.js, JavaScript, CSS, and GraphQL, while also collaborating on innovative projects that involve Machine Learning (ML) and Large Language Models (LLMs) What You’ll Do: Contribute to technical decisions across the full stack, with a focus on frontend architecture and a strong understanding of backend systems built in Ruby on Rails. Design, build, and ship new user-facing features using Next.js, React.js, TypeScript/JavaScript, CSS, and GraphQL, ensuring performance, accessibility, and maintainability. Integrate backend Rails services with modern frontend frameworks to deliver cohesive, high-quality experiences across Slideshare. Collaborate with machine learning teams to incorporate ML models and LLM-driven features into the product, contributing to enhanced content understanding and AI-powered user workflows. Work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver features that meet user and business needs. Provide guidance to other engineers through code reviews, architectural discussions, and knowledge sharing, helping reinforce best practices and engineering excellence. Improve the reliability, performance, and observability of Slideshare’s applications through thoughtful use of logging, metrics, and monitoring tools. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, and automation to reduce friction and improve developer productivity. Implement performance optimizations across both frontend (Next.js/React) and backend (Rails), addressing scaling challenges for high-traffic, globally distributed users. We’re Looking for Someone With: 8+ years of professional software development experience, with strong full-stack capabilities and deep experience in modern web technologies. Expertise in frontend engineering JavaScript, React.js, Next.js, ES6+, CSS, and building performant, user-focused interfaces. Solid backend engineering skills, with strong working knowledge of Ruby on Rails including building REST/GraphQL APIs, data models, and server-side business logic. Hands-on experience with AWS, including deploying and operating applications using services such as EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, ElastiCache, or CloudWatch. Strong understanding of observability practices including logging, metrics, dashboards, and alerting with hands-on experience using tools such as Datadog and Sentry to diagnose and improve production issues. Experience optimizing performance end-to-end, including frontend rendering performance, caching strategies, asset delivery, and backend query/response efficiency. Ability to contribute to architectural discussions and make informed technical decisions while collaborating closely with staff engineers and cross-functional partners. Strong sense of ownership, prioritization, and attention to detail, with a track record of shipping high-quality work in a fast-moving environment. Excellent communication skills, comfortable collaborating in a remote-first team and explaining technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. - At Scribd, Inc., 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 $146,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $228,000 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California]. In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $120,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $216,000 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California]. In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $152,500 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $194,000 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. Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance: United States: Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C. Canada: Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver Mexico: Mexico City Benefits at Scribd, Inc. Scribd Flex (flexible work model) Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Mental health support and disability coverage Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals Paid parental leave and family support benefits Retirement matching and employee equity Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities Wellness and home office stipends Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products Enterprise access to leading AI tools Get to Know Scribd, Inc. About Scribd, Inc. Life at Scribd, Inc. 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 [email protected] about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process. Scribd, Inc. 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.
Posted 4 weeks
Software Engineer II (Backend + Data pipelines)
Scribd, Inc. - Jacksonville, FL
Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise. Culture at Scribd, Inc. 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. We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location. So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization. About the team: The ML Data Engineering team powers metadata extraction, enrichment, and content understanding across all Scribd brands. We process hundreds of millions of documents, billions of images, and deliver high-quality metadata to enable content discovery and trust for millions of users worldwide. Our systems operate at massive scale, supporting diverse datasets like user-generated content (UGC), ebooks, audiobooks, and more. We work at the intersection of machine learning, data engineering, and distributed systems, collaborating closely with applied research and product teams to deploy scalable ML and LLM-powered solutions in production. Role Overview: We’re seeking a Software Engineer II with strong backend development experience and a passion for solving complex data challenges at scale. In this role, you’ll design, build, and optimize distributed systems that extract, enrich, and process metadata for a wide range of content. You’ll work closely with ML engineers, product managers, and cross-functional partners to integrate machine learning models and LLM-based services into production pipelines and deliver impactful, high-performance solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge generative AI and metadata enrichment problems at a truly global scale. Tech Stack: Our team uses various technologies. The following are the ones that we use on a regular basis: Python, Scala, Ruby on Rails, Airflow, Databricks, Spark, HTTP APIs, AWS (Lambda, ECS, SQS, ElastiCache, Sagemaker, Cloudwatch, Datadog) and Terraform. Key Responsibilities: Design and build scalable systems to extract, enrich, and process metadata from millions of documents, images, and audio content. Leverage LLMs to integrate capabilities like summarization, classification, extraction, and enrichment into metadata pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including ML engineers and product managers, to deliver scalable, efficient, and reliable metadata solutions. Optimize and refactor existing systems for performance, scalability, and reliability. Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and quality through automated validation and monitoring. Participate in code reviews, ensuring best practices are followed and maintaining high-quality standards in the codebase. Manage and maintain data pipelines, security and infrastructure Requirements: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience Proficiency in Python, Scala, Ruby, or similar languages Experience designing and building distributed systems at scale Hands-on experience building, deploying, and optimizing solutions using ECS, EKS, or AWS Lambda Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform (or similar) Experience working with a public cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Familiarity with data processing frameworks like Spark or Databricks for large-scale workloads Proven ability to test, profile, and optimize systems for performance, scalability, and reliability Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience Bonus: Experience working with LLMs or integrating ML models into production systems At Scribd, Inc., 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 $126,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $196,000 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California]. In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $103,500 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $186,500 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California]. In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $131,500 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $174,500 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. Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance: United States: Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C. Canada: Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver Mexico: Mexico City Benefits at Scribd, Inc. Scribd Flex (flexible work model) Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Mental health support and disability coverage Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals Paid parental leave and family support benefits Retirement matching and employee equity Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities Wellness and home office stipends Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products Enterprise access to leading AI tools Get to Know Scribd, Inc. About Scribd, Inc. Life at Scribd, Inc. 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 [email protected] about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process. Scribd, Inc. 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.
Posted 4 weeks
Senior Frontend Engineer – Core Scribd (React)
Scribd, Inc. - Jacksonville, FL
Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise. Culture at Scribd, Inc. 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. We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location. So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization. About the team and role Shape the core experience for 10M+ daily readers. Join the team behind Scribd’s primary reading experience and directly impact how millions of users explore and learn from our 300,000+ document corpus. Experiment at the intersection of product and AI. Partner closely with Product, Design, and AI/ML teams to rapidly prototype and launch experiments that elevate engagement and comprehension on the document reading page. Build new creation experiences from 0 1. Help develop innovative tools that empower users to synthesize research and produce study guides, presentations, and documents — all enhanced by generative AI. Improve SEO and AEO. Work with our SEO PM to improve search and answer engine traffic to the Core Scribd pages. Modernize our tech stack for the future. Lead efforts to decompose our Ruby-on-Rails monolith into a modern, modular Microfrontend architecture powered by Next.js and a distributed backend. As a Senior Frontend Engineer on the Core Scribd team, you’ll contribute to building and maintaining both the frontend powering Scribd’s document reading page. You’ll work on features that help users on a research journey find and parse the right document. This is a unique opportunity to work across a wide surface area from React-based UI to distributed backend services in collaboration with product, design, AI/ML and infrastructure teams. A major focus for this team in 2026 is Web Modernization: migrating our legacy Doc Page SPA to a Next.js-powered Microfrontend architecture, enabling faster iteration, safer scaling, and long-term confidence in how Scribd’s web product evolves. Key Attributes You are comfortable working cross-functionally with PM, Data, Design, QE, MLE, backend engineers You can handle coordinating across backend teams, ML teams, data teams, and platform teams You have high customer empathy You build for the long-term, you can reason about frontend architecture at scale You make trade-offs based on available data, and you are able to communicate those trade-offs/decisions clearly and succinctly You Have / We're looking for / Requirements Strong understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, especially React. 5+ years of experience working across the front-end stack, especially React. Familiarity of AWS cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of performance, accessibility, and SEO principles across the stack. Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with design, product, and other engineering teams. A thoughtful approach to code quality, maintainability, and documentation. At Scribd, Inc., 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 $146,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $227,500 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California]. In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $120,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $216,500 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California]. In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $152,500 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $194,500 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. Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance: United States: Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C. Canada: Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver Mexico: Mexico City Benefits at Scribd, Inc. Scribd Flex (flexible work model) Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Mental health support and disability coverage Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals Paid parental leave and family support benefits Retirement matching and employee equity Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities Wellness and home office stipends Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products Enterprise access to leading AI tools Get to Know Scribd, Inc. About Scribd, Inc. Life at Scribd, Inc. 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 [email protected] about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process. Scribd, Inc. 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.
Posted 4 weeks
Senior Software Engineer (Python + Distributed systems)
Scribd, Inc. - Jacksonville, FL
Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise. Culture at Scribd, Inc. 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. We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location. So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization. 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. We love collaborating and investing time in our Scribd community, and we create intentional in-person moments with each other to build culture and connection. And, it is through our flexible work benefit – Scribd Flex – that we enable employees, in partnership with their manager, to choose the work-style that best suits their individual needs and preferences. About the team: The ML Data Engineering team powers metadata extraction, enrichment, and content understanding across all Scribd brands. We process hundreds of millions of documents, billions of images, and deliver high-quality metadata to enable content discovery and trust for millions of users worldwide. Our systems operate at massive scale, supporting diverse datasets like user-generated content (UGC), ebooks, audiobooks, and more. We work at the intersection of machine learning, data engineering, and distributed systems, collaborating closely with applied research and product teams to deploy scalable ML and LLM-powered solutions in production. Role Overview: We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep experience building event-driven, distributed, and scalable systems in Python. In this role, you’ll design and optimize large-scale data and service pipelines running on AWS, supporting Scribd’s content enrichment and metadata systems. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to design reliable backend services that integrate machine learning models and LLM-based components when needed. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge generative AI and metadata enrichment problems at a truly global scale. Tech Stack: Our backend systems are primarily built in Python, leveraging AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, SQS, and ElastiCache for event-driven and distributed processing. We also use Airflow, Spark, Databricks, Terraform, and Datadog for orchestration, data processing, and observability. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers across the organization, driving secure coding best practices. Lead the design, implementation, and scaling of event-driven, distributed systems to extract, enrich, and process metadata from large-scale document and media datasets. Partner with Data Science, Infrastructure, ML Engineering, and Product teams to architect and deliver robust systems that balance scalability, high performance, and rapid iteration. Contribute to the team’s engineering strategy, identifying gaps, proposing new initiatives, and improving existing frameworks. Build and maintain scalable APIs and backend services for high-throughput content processing. Leverage AWS services (ECS, Lambda, SQS, ElastiCache, CloudWatch) to design and deploy resilient, high-performance systems. Optimize and refactor existing backend systems for scalability, reliability, and performance. Ensure system health and data integrity through monitoring, observability, and automated testing. Requirements: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on backend or distributed systems development. Strong proficiency in Python (5+ years). Experience with Scala is a plus. Expertise in designing and architecting large-scale event-driven and distributed systems Strong cloud expertise with AWS services (ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch, etc.). Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform. Solid understanding of system performance, profiling, and optimization. Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience. Bonus: Familiarity with data processing frameworks (Spark, Databricks) and workflow orchestration tools. Bonus: Experience integrating ML or LLM-based models into production systems. At Scribd, Inc., 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 $146,500 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $228,000 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California]. In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $120,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $217,000 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California]. In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $153,000 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $202,000 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. Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance: United States: Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C. Canada: Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver Mexico: Mexico City Benefits at Scribd, Inc. Scribd Flex (flexible work model) Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Mental health support and disability coverage Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals Paid parental leave and family support benefits Retirement matching and employee equity Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities Wellness and home office stipends Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products Enterprise access to leading AI tools Get to Know Scribd, Inc. About Scribd, Inc. Life at Scribd, Inc. 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 [email protected] about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process. Scribd, Inc. 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.
Posted 4 weeks
Senior Software Engineer – Frontend (Signup & Activation)
Scribd, Inc. - Jacksonville, FL
Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise. Culture at Scribd, Inc. 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. We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location. So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization. About Our Team The Signup & Activation team at Scribd is responsible for creating the critical first experiences that convert visitors into engaged users across our brands: Scribd, Everand, and SlideShare. We own the complete user journey from initial discovery through signup, onboarding, and early activation moments. As part of the Growth Engineering organization, our work centers on building high-converting, performant, and delightful web experiences that drive user acquisition and retention. We focus on experimentation-driven development, leveraging A/B testing, personalization, and data-informed design to continuously optimize conversion rates and user engagement. The team values collaboration, pragmatic problem-solving, and a culture of technical excellence. About the Role We are seeking a talented Senior Frontend Engineer to join our Signup & Activation team. In this role, you will design, build, and optimize the frontend experiences that power our user acquisition and activation funnels. You will partner closely with product managers, designers, and data analysts, to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance conversion rates, reduce friction, and create engaging first impressions. As a senior engineer, you'll have a significant impact on Scribd's growth strategy by ensuring our signup and activation experiences are fast, accessible, and optimized for conversion. You will also play a key role in shaping the team's technical direction and mentoring peers. Our cross-functional squad involves deep collaboration with other engineering teams, designers, and product managers, so confidence, accountability, and excellent communication skills are paramount. While your primary focus will be on the frontend, you'll work closely with backend engineers to build complete product experiences powered by data and personalization. What We’re Looking For A passionate engineer who takes pride in writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code A collaborator who enjoys working across disciplines to develop high-leverage solutions that balance technical rigor with business needs A pragmatic problem-solver who can make smart trade-offs based on available data and experimentation results A leader with strong architectural judgment and a collaborative mindset, capable of influencing decisions and aligning the team Someone with a passion for growth engineering who understands how frontend experiences drive business metrics Required Qualifications 6+ years of professional software development experience building and shipping customer-facing frontend applications Expert-level proficiency in modern TypeScript & JavaScript, especially React Solid experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (Next.js strongly preferred) Working knowledge of Ruby on Rails and its ecosystem - comfortable working in a Rails-backed product environment Strong grasp of modern frontend fundamentals: state management, component architecture, accessibility, testing, and UI quality Experience integrating frontends with APIs (REST, GraphQL a plus) Understanding of experimentation, A/B testing, and personalization systems Ability to build high-quality interactive experiences with attention to detail and UX polish Excellent written and verbal communication skills: as a remote company, we rely heavily on documentation and clear communication Proven ability to work in a codebase with shared patterns (monorepos, shared UI libraries, or platform constraints) and collaborate across teams Values craftsmanship, autonomy, and empathy while writing maintainable, thoughtful code and enabling others to succeed AI Fluency: Comfortable using AI tools (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate development, debug issues, and explore solutions Nice to Have Have worked in a Growth Engineering team at a product-led company Proficiency in Ruby on Rails that enables you to contribute to backend features and optimize full-stack interactions Experience with backend technologies like Redis, Kafka, MySQL, and Terraform A thoughtful approach to experimentation that balances rapid iteration with code quality Strong technical communication skills with the ability to influence through technical depth and collaborative decision-making - At Scribd, Inc. 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 $146,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $227,500 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California]. In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $120,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $216,500 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California]. In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between C$152,500 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $202,000 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. Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance: United States: Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C. Canada: Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver Mexico: Mexico City Benefits at Scribd, Inc. Scribd Flex (flexible work model) Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Mental health support and disability coverage Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals Paid parental leave and family support benefits Retirement matching and employee equity Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities Wellness and home office stipends Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products Enterprise access to leading AI tools Get to Know Scribd, Inc. About Scribd, Inc. Life at Scribd, Inc. 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 [email protected] about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process. Scribd, Inc. 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.
Posted 4 weeks
Senior Frontend Engineer (Discovery Applications), React
Scribd, Inc. - Jacksonville, FL
Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise. Culture at Scribd, Inc. 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. We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location. So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization. About the Discovery Applications Team Discovery Applications is the face of Scribd’s Machine Learning and Discovery Engineering Division. It is dedicated to building the customer-facing web experiences that power our cutting-edge search, recommendations, and generative AI features. This full stack team builds and owns the end-to-end discovery experience across Scribd and Everand, turning machine learning capabilities into intuitive, customer-facing features. Joining this team means you will play a key role in delivering the user value of the pioneering machine learning work, creating tangible impacts through exceptional user experiences. As a Frontend Engineer on Discovery Applications Our cross-functional squads often involve deep collaboration with other engineering teams, designers, and product managers. Your excellent communication, both in meetings and asynchronously via slack will be a key tool in driving success. This role predominantly focuses on the frontend but comfort and knowledge of the full tech stack is a must as this role works closely with backend and ML engineers to build our complete product. You will build the user-facing experiences that are powered by Machine Learning and Generative AI. Full-cycle software development will be your primary function, but we'll expect you to contribute in a number of ways, including advising on others' technical design, reviewing code, participating in interviews, and mentoring less experienced engineers. When you are building software, you'll be doing more than just coding a ticket that is handed to you. You'll contribute to the code strategy, architecture, implementation, delivery, and operation of systems, end-to-end. You'll consider testability, upgradeability, scalability, and observability throughout the development process. Must Have Skills and Experience 3–5 years building and shipping customer-facing frontend applications with React and TypeScript Strong grasp of modern frontend fundamentals: state management, component architecture, accessibility, testing, and UI quality Experience integrating frontends with APIs (REST/GraphQL) and comfort working in a Rails-backed product environment Ability to build high-quality interactive experiences (including real-time/streaming UI patterns) with attention to UX polish Strong understanding of web performance (profiling, bundling, rendering, caching) and a track record of improving it in production Comfortable working in a codebase with shared patterns (monorepos, shared UI libraries, or platform constraints) and collaborating across teams Excellent written and verbal communication; thrives in a remote, documentation-driven culture Highly collaborative: partners closely with product, design, and backend to deliver end-to-end features Nice to Have Skills and Experience Excited to build AI-powered product experiences end-to-end (0 1 prototyping, rapid iteration, and shipping to production). Experience designing search, recommendations, and discovery UX (relevance, ranking, personalization, evaluation). Familiarity with LLM/AI integrations in web apps (streaming UIs, prompt/tool patterns, human-in-the-loop workflows). Experience with Next.js, GraphQL, and modern frontend architecture patterns. Built or evolved a design system / component library that enables fast, consistent product delivery. Comfort operating in high-traffic, high-visibility environments with real customer impact. Ability to diagnose and improve performance, caching, and observability in modern web applications. At Scribd, Inc., 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 $146,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $227,500 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California]. In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $120,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $216,500 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California]. In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $152,500 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $194,500 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. Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance: United States: Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C. Canada: Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver Mexico: Mexico City Benefits at Scribd, Inc. 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