Senior Frontend Engineer (Discovery Applications), React

Role Summary

• •Lead development of customer-facing frontend applications using React and TypeScript within the Discovery Applications team.
• •Collaborate closely with cross-functional squads including backend, ML engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver end-to-end features.
• •Contribute to the full software development lifecycle including architecture, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• •Focus on building high-quality interactive experiences powered by machine learning and generative AI technologies.
• •Mentor junior engineers, review code, and participate in technical hiring to support team growth and quality.

About the Company

• •Scribd Inc. is a mission-driven company focused on democratizing knowledge through multiple products like Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.
• •The culture emphasizes GRIT: Goals, Results, Innovation, and Teamwork as core values for employee success.
• •They support a flexible work environment balancing individual flexibility with intentional in-person collaboration.
• •Scribd operates in the tech and digital content industry with a strong focus on machine learning and AI-powered user experiences.
• •The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including full healthcare coverage, parental leave, and learning & development allowances.

What You Should Know

• •Applicants should be comfortable working in a documentation-driven, collaborative culture with strong communication skills.
• •This role requires a deep understanding of frontend fundamentals and experience integrating with backend APIs in a Rails environment.
• •Candidates will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and machine learning features impacting real users.
• •The position is onsite in Phoenix, AZ, with flexibility for employees living near other major US, Canadian, or Mexican cities.
• •Expect to engage in full-cycle development and influence product architecture beyond just coding assigned tasks.

Key Required Skills