Senior Full Stack Engineer - Core Scribd (Fullstack)

Role Summary

• •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.

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.

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.

Key Required Skills