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Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise. We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer. We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration, culture, and connection. As part of that commitment, occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location. So what are we looking for in new team members? Well, we hire for "GRIT". The textbook definition of GRIT is demonstrating the intersection of passion and perseverance towards long term goals. At Scribd Inc., we are inspired by the potential that this can unlock, and ask each of our employees to pursue a GRIT-ty approach to their work. In a tactical sense, GRIT is also a handy acronym that outlines the standards we hold ourselves and each other to. Here's what that means for you: we're looking for someone who showcases the ability to set and achieve
G
oals, achieve
R
esults within their job responsibilities, contribute
I
nnovative ideas and solutions, and positively influence the broader
T
eam through collaboration and attitude. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization. About The Role
As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer on the Slideshare Team, you will design, build, and improve the features and systems that power Slideshare's user experiences. On the backend, you'll primarily work with Ruby on Rails, and on the frontend you'll use modern web technologies such as Next.js, React.js, JavaScript, CSS, and GraphQL, while also collaborating on innovative projects that involve
Machine Learning (ML)
and
Large Language Models (LLMs) What You'll Do: Contribute to technical decisions across the full stack, with a focus on frontend architecture and a strong understanding of backend systems built in
Ruby on Rails
.
Design, build, and ship new user-facing features using
Next.js, React.js, TypeScript/JavaScript, CSS, and GraphQL
, ensuring performance, accessibility, and maintainability.
Integrate backend Rails services with modern frontend frameworks to deliver cohesive, high-quality experiences across Slideshare.
Collaborate with machine learning teams to incorporate ML models and LLM-driven features into the product, contributing to enhanced content understanding and AI-powered user workflows.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver features that meet user and business needs.
Provide guidance to other engineers through code reviews, architectural discussions, and knowledge sharing, helping reinforce best practices and engineering excellence.
Improve the reliability, performance, and observability of Slideshare's applications through thoughtful use of logging, metrics, and monitoring tools.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, and automation to reduce friction and improve developer productivity.
Implement performance optimizations across both frontend (Next.js/React) and backend (Rails), addressing scaling challenges for high-traffic, globally distributed users.
We're Looking for Someone With: 8+ years of professional software development experience
, with strong full-stack capabilities and deep experience in modern web technologies.
Expertise in frontend engineering
JavaScript, React.js, Next.js, ES6+, CSS, and building performant, user-focused interfaces.
Solid backend engineering skills
, with strong working knowledge of
Ruby on Rails
including building REST/GraphQL APIs, data models, and server-side business logic.
Hands-on experience with AWS
, including deploying and operating applications using services such as EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, ElastiCache, or CloudWatch.
Strong understanding of observability practices including logging, metrics, dashboards, and alerting with hands-on experience using tools such as Datadog and Sentry to diagnose and improve production issues.
Experience optimizing performance end-to-end
, including frontend rendering performance, caching strategies, asset delivery, and backend query/response efficiency.
Ability to contribute to architectural discussions and make informed technical decisions
while collaborating closely with staff engineers and cross-functional partners.
Strong sense of ownership, prioritization, and attention to detail
, with a track record of shipping high-quality work in a fast-moving environment.
Excellent communication skills
, comfortable collaborating in a remote-first team and explaining technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Working at Scribd, Inc.
Are you currently based in a location where Scribd Inc. can employ you?
Employees must have their
primary residence in or near
one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance: United States: Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C. Canada: Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver Mexico: Mexico City Benefits, Perks, and Wellbeing at Scribd, Inc. *Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Scribd Inc. and the geographical location where you work. 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
Learning & Development allowance
Learning & Development programs
Quarterly stipend for Wellness, WiFi, etc.
Mental Health support & resources
Free subscription to the Scribd Inc. suite of products
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.
Access to AI Tools: We provide free access to best-in-class AI tools, empowering you to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and accelerate bold innovation.
Want to learn more about life at Scribd? We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of any reasonable adjustments we can make to better accommodate your needs by emailing accommodations@scribd.com about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process. Scribd Inc. is committed to
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