Senior Full Stack Engineer - Core Scribd (Fullstack)

Role Summary

• •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 AI-enhanced features.
• •Lead modernization efforts by decomposing a Ruby on Rails monolith into a modular Microfrontend architecture using Next.js.
• •Develop and maintain both frontend (React, Next.js, Typescript) and backend services (Ruby on Rails, Python) for document search and ingestion.
• •Improve SEO and accessibility while working cross-functionally with SEO PM and infrastructure teams.

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 Teamwork, encouraging boldness and customer prioritization.
• •Supports a flexible work environment balancing individual needs with intentional in-person collaboration.
• •Offers a comprehensive benefits package including full healthcare coverage, parental leave, and learning allowances.
• •Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an accessible and supportive workplace.

What You Should Know

• •This role requires onsite presence in or near specified US, Canada, or Mexico cities with flexible work options.
• •Ideal candidates should have 5+ years full-stack experience, especially with React, Next.js, and Ruby on Rails.
• •Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI/ML integrations and influence product features impacting millions of users.
• •Candidates should be comfortable with collaborative cross-team work involving design, product, data, and infrastructure.
• •The role offers a chance to modernize legacy systems and contribute to scalable, maintainable codebases.

Key Required Skills