Scribd is hiring a
Senior Frontend Engineer

Summary

The job description is for a Senior Frontend Web Applications Engineer at Scribd, a company that creates products like Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare. The role involves building exceptional user experiences, leading technical discussions, mentoring other engineers, and contributing to the overall architecture of web applications. The position is remote but requires occasional in-person attendance.

Requirements

• Expert-level understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, especially React
• Proven experience in architecting and building large-scale, consumer-facing web applications
• A strong focus on creating value for our customers and a user-centric approach
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; as a remote company, we rely heavily on documentation and clear communication
• A leadership mindset with the ability to mentor, guide, and inspire other engineers
• Strong opinions, loosely held, on frontend architecture and best practices, with the ability to influence and drive consensus across the team
• Deep knowledge of APIs to collaborate effectively with server-side engineers and contribute to API design discussions
• Extensive experience solving complex caching, observability, and performance challenges in modern web applications
• A commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth
• A vision for making a significant impact on the future and direction of the product

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep familiarity with backend technologies like Redis, Kafka, MySQL, and Terraform
• Extensive SEO experience: working with large-scale sites to optimize crawl, performance, etc
• Frontend: GraphQL, Next.js
• Experience leading the migration of monolithic codebases to microservices/front-ends
• Proven experience in Design System/Component UI library creation and management

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
• 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