Scribd is hiring a
Director, Software Engineering

Summary

The job description is for the Director of Engineering at Scribd, responsible for leading the User-Generated Content Pillar, shaping monetization strategy, and managing multiple engineering teams. The role requires at least 10 years of experience building and delivering software products, 5+ years of engineering management experience, and a strong customer focus.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience building and delivering software products
• 5+ years of engineering management experience running web frontend and backend teams and experience managing managers for at least 2 years
• Strong record of thriving in a customer-obsessed product development environment with evidence of helping to define and influence overall product strategy
• Experience building high scale web and mobile front ends with React and building large scale and growing consumer properties
• Exceptional understanding of technology best practices, application security, and history of making tradeoffs based on current needs
• Proven track record of scaling a team in high-growth companies, not just in number of team members but also in developing team member capabilities and skills
• History of building accountability and success by setting measurable goals and metrics for your teams
• Ability to set strategic direction in working with senior executives, but also loves getting your hands dirty executing with the team
• Thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing, high-growth environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, prioritize and evaluate opportunistic new ideas with internal and external partners
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset and approach to problem solving

Responsibilities

• Lead the pivotal User-Generated Content Pillar, which includes Scribd’s core document experience and SlideShare
• Ensure these platforms effectively support our subscription model and strategically integrate advertising without compromising user experience
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers to refine and execute a monetization strategy that balances our strong subscription base with the growth of advertising revenues
• Facilitate strong cooperation between engineering teams and other departments, including UX designers, technical program management, and customer support
• Actively participate in strategic meetings to advocate for necessary resources, tech stack upgrades, and process improvements
• Lead the development and implementation of experimentation frameworks to test new ideas and features systematically
• Implement talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies focused on proactive recruitment, structured career progression, and continuous training

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rearchitecting legacy systems and large scale technology modernizations focused on platform development
• Experience in subscription business models or loyalty systems
• Experience with React, Ruby on Rails and GraphQL

Benefits

• 100% paid healthcare insurance coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• 401k/RSP matching
• 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 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programs