What you'll do
- Lead development of the 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.
- Maintain and improve backend services including in-document search and document ingestion infrastructure.
- Contribute to frontend infrastructure and shared design systems using React, Next.js, GraphQL, and Typescript.
What you should know
- This role offers a unique chance to work on a high-impact product used by millions globally.
- Expect to work in a collaborative environment partnering with cross-functional teams including AI/ML and infrastructure.
- Requires onsite presence in specified US, Canada, or Mexico metro areas with flexible daily work styles.
- Opportunity to lead modernization efforts of legacy systems and influence product innovation with AI.
- Competitive compensation includes equity ownership and a generous benefits package.
About the company
- Scribd is a mission-driven company focused on democratizing knowledge and empowering collective expertise.
- The culture emphasizes GRIT: Goals, Results, Innovation, and Teamwork as core values.
- Offers a flexible work model balancing individual flexibility with intentional in-person collaboration.
- Provides comprehensive benefits including 100% paid healthcare, parental leave, and learning & development programs.
- Operates in the digital content and subscription industry with multiple products like Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.
Key required skills
ReactNext.jsRuby on RailsGraphQLTypescriptPythonSQLPostgreSQL - databaseMySQL - databaseAWSCI/CD