Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Summary

Join Scribd's team as a Senior Engineering Manager for the Scribd Core Team, leading and growing a high-performing engineering team focused on delivering high-quality, user-centered features. You will partner with cross-functional teams, deliver solutions enhancing user and advertiser experiences, play a pivotal role in maturing adtech capabilities, and foster a culture of operational excellence. This role requires 3+ years of engineering management experience leading full-stack development teams, experience with high-scale web front ends using React, and a collaborative leadership approach. Scribd offers a flexible work benefit, Scribd Flex, and various benefits including healthcare insurance, paid parental leave, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement, and more. Occasional in-person attendance is required.

Requirements

• 3+ years of engineering management experience with a proven track record of leading high-performing, full-stack development teams
• Experience building high-scale web front ends with React
• A collaborative, empathetic approach to leadership, with demonstrated success in mentoring, developing, and supporting engineering teams
• A data-informed mindset, with the ability to define and track key performance metrics, ensuring impactful product outcomes
• Experience with adtech, ideally including working with in-house or third-party ad solutions and integrating advertising strategies within a digital platform

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a talented and successful engineering team focused on delivering high-quality, user-centered features for Scribd
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Design, Marketing, as well as other engineering disciplines such as AI/ML and Infrastructure teams to define the roadmap and set priorities that align with our goals
• Deliver solutions that enhance the experience for both users and advertisers, contributing to a balanced and sustainable revenue model for Scribd
• Play a pivotal role in maturing our adtech capabilities, working to bring select ad technology in-house and expand our advertising strategies
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, driving improvements in code quality, testing, and site performance

Preferred Qualifications

Additional experience with Ruby on Rails and/or GraphQL

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
• Scribd Flex