Software Engineer II (Frontend/Full Stack)

Summary

Join Scribd's Growth team as a Software Engineer and contribute to building high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions for our popular platforms. You will focus on frontend development while having opportunities to influence the overall system architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in design and code reviews, and propose innovative solutions. We seek a talented individual with 4+ years of experience in software development, proficiency in JavaScript and React, and a passion for building large-scale web applications. Scribd offers a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits package and flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in JavaScript and React. Familiarity with Ruby on Rails
• Proven experience building large-scale, consumer-facing web applications
• Experience writing comprehensive test suites (unit, integration, and end-to-end)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Build intuitive, performant user interfaces
• Ensure scalability, testability, and maintainability throughout the development process
• Collaborate across teams to drive impactful projects forward
• Stay proactive by proposing innovative solutions to technical challenges

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with backend technologies like Redis, Kafka, MySQL, and Terraform
• Knowledge of GraphQL and Next.js
• Experience in Growth Engineering domains (e.g. SEO, signup optimization, subscriptions)
• Familiarity with MarTech
• Familiarity with migrating monolithic architectures to microservices/frontends

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 - enables employees, in partnership with their manager, to choose the daily work-style that best suits their individual needs