Senior Software Engineer - Slideshare (Fullstack)

Role Summary

• •Lead development of full-stack features for Slideshare using Ruby on Rails backend and Next.js/React frontend.
• •Collaborate closely with machine learning teams to integrate ML models and LLM-driven features into the product.
• •Drive technical decisions focusing on frontend architecture while maintaining strong backend system knowledge.
• •Enhance application performance, reliability, and observability through monitoring tools and optimization strategies.
• •Mentor engineers, participate in code reviews, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines to improve developer productivity.

About the Company

• •Scribd Inc. is a mission-driven company focused on democratizing knowledge and empowering collective expertise.
• •The company values GRIT: Goals, Results, Innovation, and Team collaboration as core behavioral standards.
• •Scribd promotes a flexible work culture with a hybrid model balancing individual flexibility and intentional in-person collaboration.
• •Offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid healthcare, parental leave, and learning allowances.
• •Scribd operates multiple products including Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable, positioning itself in the digital content and knowledge sharing industry.

What You Should Know

• •This role requires 8+ years of experience with strong full-stack skills and modern web technologies.
• •Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-moving, remote-first environment with occasional onsite presence.
• •Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI/ML integrations enhancing user experiences on a globally used platform.
• •Strong emphasis on ownership, communication, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• •Applicants must reside near one of Scribd’s specified metro areas to support hybrid work requirements.

Key Required Skills