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Scribd, Inc.·Toronto, Canada·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 frontend development for customer-facing discovery applications using React and TypeScript.
  • Collaborate closely with backend, ML engineers, designers, and product managers in cross-functional squads.
  • Drive full-cycle software development including design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
  • Contribute to code strategy, architecture, and mentoring of less experienced engineers.
  • Focus on building high-quality, performant, and accessible user experiences powered by machine learning and generative AI.

What you should know

  • Applicants should be comfortable working in a documentation-driven, remote-friendly culture with strong communication skills.
  • The role requires collaboration across multiple teams and working in a shared codebase with modern frontend patterns.
  • Candidates will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI-powered product features and influence user experience design.
  • There is a strong emphasis on performance optimization, accessibility, and UI polish in production environments.
  • The position offers competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including parental leave and wellness stipends.

About the company

  • Scribd Inc. is a mission-driven company focused on democratizing knowledge through multiple digital products.
  • They foster a culture of GRIT: Goals, Results, Innovation, and Teamwork, emphasizing passion and perseverance.
  • The company supports a flexible work environment balancing individual needs with intentional in-person collaboration.
  • Scribd values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in their hiring and workplace culture.
  • They operate in the digital content and machine learning industry, with a mid-to-large size and global presence.

Key required skills

ReactTypeScriptREST APIGraphQLRailsFrontend performanceAccessibilityTesting

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