Senior Software Engineer - Slideshare (Fullstack)

Role Summary

• •Design, build, and enhance full-stack features for Slideshare using Ruby on Rails backend and React/Next.js frontend.
• •Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, engineers, and machine learning teams to integrate ML and LLM-driven features.
• •Lead architectural decisions with a focus on frontend performance, accessibility, and maintainability.
• •Improve system reliability and developer productivity through CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and performance optimizations.
• •Provide mentorship and guidance through code reviews and knowledge sharing to uphold engineering excellence.

About the Company

• •Scribd Inc. is a mission-driven company focused on democratizing knowledge and empowering collective expertise through multiple products.
• •The culture encourages employees to be real, bold, and collaborative, emphasizing GRIT: Goals, Results, Innovation, and Teamwork.
• •Offers a flexible work model balancing individual needs with intentional in-person collaboration via Scribd Flex.
• •Values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives drive innovation.
• •Provides a comprehensive benefits package, including full healthcare coverage, parental leave, learning allowances, and wellness stipends.

What You Should Know

• •This role requires 8+ years of experience with strong full-stack skills and the ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
• •Candidates should be comfortable working onsite in Boston or nearby metro areas due to the company’s hybrid work policy.
• •The position offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI/ML integrations within a well-established product.
• •Applicants should have a strong sense of ownership and be able to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• •The role involves collaborating across teams and contributing to both frontend and backend system improvements at scale.

Key Required Skills