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Scribd, Inc.·San Diego, United States·onsite

Senior Frontend Engineer (Discovery Applications), React

Posted 1 month ago
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Ruby on RailsReactNext.jsTypeScript

About the role

What you'll do

  • 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 across the full software development lifecycle, including code strategy, architecture, implementation, and mentoring.
  • Build interactive, high-performance user experiences powered by machine learning and generative AI technologies.
  • Ensure code quality with emphasis on testing, accessibility, performance optimization, and scalable frontend architecture.

What you should know

  • This role requires strong communication skills and thrives in a documentation-driven, collaborative culture.
  • Candidates should be comfortable working in a shared codebase environment with monorepos and shared UI libraries.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and machine learning-powered user experiences in a high-impact product.
  • Applicants must be based in or near specified US, Canadian, or Mexican cities due to employment location requirements.
  • The company offers competitive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits including wellness and learning programs.

About the company

  • Scribd, Inc. is a mission-driven company focused on advancing human understanding through digital content platforms.
  • The company values a culture of GRIT—Goals, Results, Innovation, and Teamwork—emphasizing passion and perseverance.
  • Scribd supports a flexible work model (Scribd Flex) balancing remote work with intentional in-person collaboration.
  • They operate in the digital publishing and AI-driven content discovery industry with multiple well-known products.
  • Scribd is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment welcoming to all backgrounds.

Key required skills

ReactTypeScriptREST APIGraphQLRailsFrontend performanceAccessibilityTesting

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