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 legacy 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 in partnership with SEO product management to drive search engine traffic.
What you should know
- This role requires strong collaboration skills working across design, product, AI/ML, and engineering teams.
- Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-evolving tech stack with a focus on modernization.
- The position is onsite in Vancouver with expectations for occasional in-person attendance despite flexible work policies.
- Applicants will have opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI-enhanced content creation tools.
- The role offers a chance to impact a large user base and contribute to both frontend and backend systems.
About the company
- Scribd is a mission-driven company focused on democratizing knowledge and empowering collective expertise.
- The company values GRIT—Goals, Results, Innovation, and Teamwork—as core employee standards.
- Scribd supports a flexible work culture balancing individual flexibility with intentional in-person collaboration.
- Offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid healthcare, parental leave, and equity ownership.
- Scribd operates in the digital publishing and content platform industry with multiple products like Scribd and Slideshare.
Key required skills
ReactNext.jsRuby on RailsPythonGraphQLTypescriptSQLPostgreSQL - databaseMySQL - databaseAWSCI/CD