Senior Frontend Engineer (Discovery Applications), React

Role Summary

• •Lead frontend development of customer-facing discovery applications powered by machine learning and generative AI.
• •Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including backend, ML engineers, product managers, and designers.
• •Own full-cycle software development including design, implementation, code review, and mentoring.
• •Focus on building high-quality interactive experiences with strong attention to UX polish and web performance.
• •Contribute to frontend architecture and work within a shared codebase involving monorepos and shared UI libraries.

About the Company

• •Scribd Inc. is dedicated to democratizing knowledge through multiple products like Scribd, Slideshare, and Everand.
• •The company culture values GRIT: Goals, Results, Innovation, and Team collaboration as core principles.
• •Scribd supports a flexible work environment balancing individual flexibility with intentional in-person collaboration.
• •They prioritize diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, fostering a welcoming workplace for all backgrounds.
• •Scribd operates in the technology and digital content industry, focusing on machine learning-driven user experiences.

What You Should Know

• •Applicants should be comfortable working in a remote, documentation-driven culture with strong communication skills.
• •The role requires a full-stack understanding but focuses primarily on frontend engineering with React and TypeScript.
• •Candidates will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and ML-powered product features from prototyping to production.
• •The position is onsite in Los Angeles with a flexible work benefit but requires occasional in-person attendance.
• •Competitive compensation includes equity ownership and comprehensive benefits such as paid parental leave and wellness stipends.

Key Required Skills