Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Scribd's Identity and Authentication team and contribute to building secure and seamless user experiences for millions of monthly visitors. As a determined, detail-oriented engineer, you will implement projects focusing on quality, maintainability, and scalability. You will build and enhance identity-related functionality, integrate security measures, and improve authentication processes. The role requires 4-6 years of software development experience with proficiency in Ruby on Rails and other specified technologies. Scribd offers a competitive salary, equity ownership, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, paid parental leave, and various other perks.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of professional software development experience with proficiency in Ruby on Rails
• Strong written communication skills
• Experience with JavaScript/React
• API Integration: Skills in integrating third-party APIs, with a focus on authentication
• Experience with database technologies (SQL, Postgres and MySQL)
• Experience working with complex backend systems, including MFA, email verification, risk based fraud detection
• Version Control: Familiarity with version control systems like Git
• Enthusiasm - We want teammates who are ready to build, and improve the way we build

Responsibilities

• Implementing projects considering quality, maintainability, performance, scale and observability throughout the development process
• Writing clear technical documentation based on project proposals
• Improving or building solutions that address the architectural gaps and technical debt
• Build and enhance identity-related functionality, including authentication, authorization, and user data protection
• Integrate and optimize risk-based fraud detection and other security measures to mitigate threats
• Improve session management, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity verification processes
• Design and implement user data retention and deletion workflows in compliance with regulations
• Work closely with product, security, and legal teams to implement identity-related initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Security Fundamentals: Knowledge of security best practices, particularly in handling sensitive user data and transactions
• Understanding of Payment Processing: Basic understanding of how payment processing works, including knowledge of subscriptions, recurring payments, and payment gateways

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