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 the tech stack by decomposing a Ruby on Rails monolith into a modular Microfrontend architecture using Next.js.
- Build and maintain both frontend (React/Next.js) and backend (Ruby on Rails, Python) systems supporting document search and ingestion.
- Improve SEO and accessibility while contributing to a shared design system and frontend infrastructure.
What you should know
- This role requires onsite presence in specified metro areas to foster team collaboration.
- Candidates should be comfortable working across a wide tech stack including frontend, backend, and cloud infrastructure.
- Strong collaboration skills are essential to work with cross-functional teams including design, product, and ML.
- There is opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI-powered features and contribute to modernizing legacy systems.
- Applicants should value code quality, maintainability, and documentation as part of their development approach.
About the company
- Scribd is a mission-driven company focused on democratizing knowledge through multiple digital products.
- 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.
- They emphasize inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunity in their hiring and workplace policies.
- Scribd offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, parental leave, learning allowances, and wellness stipends.
Key required skills
ReactNext.jsRuby on RailsPythonPostgreSQL - databaseAWSGraphQLTypeScript