What you'll do
- Contribute to the core reading experience for over 10 million daily users on Scribd’s document platform.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and AI/ML teams to prototype and launch innovative features enhanced by generative AI.
- Lead modernization efforts by decomposing a Ruby on Rails monolith into a modular Microfrontend architecture using Next.js.
- Develop and maintain full-stack features including frontend with React/Next.js and backend services in Ruby on Rails and Python.
- Improve SEO and AEO performance in partnership with SEO product management to increase search and answer engine traffic.
What you should know
- This role requires onsite presence in Chicago or other specified metro areas with flexible work arrangements.
- Applicants should be prepared to work in a cross-functional team involving product, design, AI/ML, and infrastructure stakeholders.
- The position offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI-enhanced features and modernize legacy systems.
- Strong emphasis on code quality, maintainability, and documentation is expected.
- Competitive compensation includes base salary, equity ownership, and extensive benefits, with transparent pay ranges based on location.
About the company
- Scribd is a mission-driven company focused on democratizing knowledge and empowering collective expertise through multiple products.
- The company values a culture of GRIT: Goals, Results, Innovation, and Team collaboration with boldness and authenticity.
- Scribd supports a flexible work environment balancing individual flexibility with intentional in-person collaboration moments.
- They offer a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid healthcare, parental leave, learning allowances, and wellness stipends.
- Scribd is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an inclusive workplace with employee resource groups and equal opportunity.
Key required skills
ReactNext.jsRuby on RailsPythonGraphQLTypeScriptPostgreSQL - databaseMySQL - databaseAWSCI/CD