What you'll do
- Lead development of Scribd's core reading experience impacting over 10 million daily users.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and AI/ML teams to prototype and launch innovative features.
- Modernize legacy systems by decomposing a Ruby-on-Rails monolith into a modular Microfrontend architecture using Next.js.
- Build and maintain full-stack features including frontend React/Next.js and backend Python services.
- Improve SEO and AEO performance in partnership with SEO product management.
What you should know
- This role requires working onsite in Boston with flexibility for occasional in-person collaboration.
- Applicants should be comfortable working across a wide technology stack from frontend UI to distributed backend services.
- Strong collaboration skills are essential due to close partnerships with design, product, AI/ML, and infrastructure teams.
- The position offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI-enhanced user experiences and modern architecture redesign.
- Candidates should be prepared for a culture that values passion, perseverance, and innovation aligned with company GRIT principles.
About the company
- Scribd is a mission-driven company focused on democratizing knowledge and empowering collective expertise.
- They foster a culture where employees are encouraged to be real, bold, and collaborative while prioritizing customer impact.
- The company supports flexible work arrangements balanced with intentional in-person collaboration.
- Scribd values GRIT—goal setting, results, innovation, and team influence—as core employee standards.
- They offer a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid healthcare, parental leave, and equity ownership.
Key required skills
ReactNext.jsRuby on RailsPythonGraphQLTypescriptPostgreSQL - databaseMySQL - databaseAWSCI/CD