What you'll do
- Lead development of the core reading experience impacting over 10M 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 full-stack features spanning React-based frontend and distributed backend services.
- Improve SEO and backend document ingestion infrastructure in partnership with cross-functional teams.
What you should know
- This role requires working onsite in Ottawa or other specified North American cities with occasional in-person attendance.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI-enhanced features and influence a product used by millions.
- Expect collaboration across multiple teams including design, product, AI/ML, and infrastructure.
- Candidates should be prepared to contribute to both frontend and backend systems with a focus on code quality and maintainability.
- The company offers competitive salary ranges, equity, and extensive learning and development support.
About the company
- Scribd is a mission-driven company focused on democratizing access to stories and knowledge through multiple products.
- The culture emphasizes GRIT: Goals, Results, Innovation, and Team collaboration.
- Offers a flexible work environment balancing individual flexibility with intentional in-person collaboration.
- Provides comprehensive benefits including full healthcare coverage, parental leave, equity ownership, and wellness stipends.
- Committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity with a strong focus on employee empowerment.
Key required skills
ReactNext.jsRuby on RailsGraphQLTypeScriptPythonPostgreSQL - databaseMySQL - databaseAWSCI/CD