Director, Software Engineering

Summary

Join Scribd's Growth Engineering team as Director of Engineering, leading a high-performing team of approximately 30 engineers and managers. You will refine and execute the technical vision and strategy, driving technical innovation and business impact throughout the customer acquisition and retention journey. This role requires 12+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in engineering leadership, and a proven track record of leading high-performing teams. You will partner with executive leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and champion a data-driven culture. Scribd offers a competitive salary, equity ownership, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, paid parental leave, 401k matching, and various other perks.

Requirements

• 12+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in engineering leadership roles, including direct management of engineering managers
• Proven track record of leading and evolving established high-performing engineering organizations, preferably in subscription-based or consumer-facing digital products
• Experience successfully transitioning into leadership of existing teams and driving their continued growth and success
• Hands-on experience with backend engineering technologies and architectures
• High level of interest in AI-enabled development tools and how to incorporate them into modern development and testing processes
• Strong belief in and experience implementing modern software delivery practices including continuous integration/deployment, automated testing, and rapid experimentation
• Experience leading technical transformations that improve deployment frequency, reduce lead time, and increase stability
• Deep experience with growth engineering practices, including experimentation frameworks, funnel optimization, and data-driven decision making
• Strong technical background with expertise in modern web/mobile technologies and architecture patterns
• Experience leading multiple engineering teams across different domains simultaneously
• Exceptional leadership skills with demonstrated ability to inspire, develop, and retain top engineering talent
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into technical strategies and execution plans
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering with executive leadership
• Experience in subscription business models, including acquisition, conversion, pricing strategies, and retention optimization
• Track record of driving measurable business impact through technical innovation

Responsibilities

• Refine and execute the technical vision and roadmap for the established Growth organization, aligning engineering efforts with company objectives and growth targets while building upon existing momentum
• Lead, mentor, and develop our existing diverse team of ~30 engineers and managers, continuing to foster our culture of innovation, accountability, and engineering excellence across multiple teams
• Evolve our established Growth engineering organization structure to maximize impact, ensuring effective collaboration between the existing Subscription & Retention, Signup Optimization, SEO, and Growth Platforms teams
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Marketing, and Data Science leadership to define priorities, align strategies, and execute high-impact initiatives that drive sustainable growth
• Drive the evolution of our engineering practices toward high-performance delivery, including continuous deployment, automated testing, and trunk-based development to reduce lead times and increase deployment frequency while maintaining quality and stability
• Guide the adoption and implementation of AI-enabled development tools to enhance engineering productivity, code quality, and testing processes across the Growth organization
• Champion a culture of experimentation, measurement, and continuous optimization, using data to inform decisions and drive improvements in key metrics while reducing time-to-market for new features
• Effectively allocate engineering resources across teams and initiatives to maximize impact and efficiency while managing headcount and budget
• Represent the Growth organization to executive leadership, communicating strategies, progress, and outcomes with clarity and impact

Benefits

• 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