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 backend, ML engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver end-to-end discovery experiences.
• •Contribute to full software development lifecycle including architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• •Focus on building high-quality interactive UIs powered by machine learning and generative AI features.
• •Mentor junior engineers, review code, and participate in hiring to support team growth and technical excellence.

About the Company

• •Scribd Inc. is a mission-driven company focused on democratizing knowledge through products like Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.
• •The company culture values GRIT: Goals, Results, Innovation, and Team collaboration.
• •Scribd supports a flexible work environment balancing individual flexibility with intentional in-person collaboration.
• •Offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, parental leave, learning allowances, and mental health support.
• •Scribd is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.

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 full stack environment with close interaction between frontend, backend, and ML teams.
• •Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI-powered product experiences with real customer impact.
• •The position is onsite in Vancouver with flexibility through the Scribd Flex program but requires occasional in-person attendance.
• •Applicants should be prepared to contribute beyond coding, including technical design input, mentoring, and code reviews.

Key Required Skills