What you'll do
- Lead design and development of full-stack features for Slideshare using Ruby on Rails backend and React/Next.js frontend.
- Collaborate closely with machine learning teams to integrate ML models and large language models into user experiences.
- Drive technical decisions with a focus on frontend architecture while maintaining strong backend system knowledge.
- Enhance application performance, reliability, and observability through monitoring tools and performance optimizations.
- Mentor engineers via code reviews, architectural discussions, and promote best engineering practices.
What you should know
- This role requires 8+ years of experience with strong full-stack capabilities and modern web technologies.
- Candidates should be comfortable working in a remote-first team with occasional onsite attendance in specified cities.
- Applicants will have opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI/ML integrations enhancing product features.
- The role offers a competitive salary, equity ownership, and comprehensive benefits including paid parental leave and wellness stipends.
- Strong communication skills are essential to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and explain technical concepts.
About the company
- Scribd Inc. is a mission-driven company focused on democratizing knowledge and empowering collective expertise.
- They foster a culture of GRIT: Goals, Results, Innovation, and Team collaboration as core values.
- The company supports a flexible work environment balancing individual flexibility with intentional in-person collaboration.
- Scribd offers a diverse product suite including Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable in the digital content industry.
- They emphasize inclusivity and diversity, providing equal employment opportunities and employee resource groups.
Key required skills
Ruby on RailsReactNext.jsJavaScriptGraphQLAWSDatadogSentry