Senior Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Scribd's Growth Engineering team as a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a business-critical team focused on optimizing subscriber growth, engagement, and retention. You will drive the technical vision for subscription growth, collaborating with various teams (Product, Design, Marketing, Data Science) to develop strategies improving conversion, reducing churn, and maximizing lifetime value. This role requires strong technical leadership, team management skills, and cross-functional alignment. You'll mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team, champion best practices, and ensure seamless platform integration. Scribd offers a competitive compensation package, including a generous benefits package and equity ownership.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 4+ years in engineering management, leading high-performing, full-stack teams or driving growth initiatives
• Experience in building and scaling subscription platforms, including payments, pricing strategies, and customer retention flows
• A collaborative, empathetic approach to leadership, with demonstrated success in mentoring, developing, and supporting engineering teams
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders and prioritize effectively in fast-paced environments
• Strategic thinker capable of balancing long-term technical vision with immediate business needs

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical vision for subscription growth and retention, focusing on signup optimization, pricing & packaging, cancellation flows, win-back strategies, and loyalty programs to maximize user acquisition and engagement
• Partner with the Tech Lead to guide the design, development, and scalability of subscription-related systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and seamless platform integration
• Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing, full-stack engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Marketing, Data, and Infrastructure teams to define priorities, align strategies, and execute high-impact initiatives
• Champion best practices in code quality and automated testing, ensuring efficient and reliable product delivery
• Work closely with Platform and Infrastructure teams to enhance payments, authentication, and cross-platform subscription experiences

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in growth engineering, including experimentation, user segmentation, and conversion optimization

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 & DE&I Programs