Software Engineer II (Backend/Full stack - Core Scribd)
Scribd
About this role
A Software Engineer II (Backend/Full Stack) at Scribd is responsible for developing and maintaining core features of the platform's document reading page, impacting over 10 million daily users. The role involves collaborating with product, design, and AI/ML teams to build new creation tools and improve the tech stack, including modernizing the Ruby-on-Rails monolith into a microfrontend architecture using Next.js. Candidates should have strong expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, and experience with backend services, databases, and AWS cloud infrastructure.
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About Scribd
scribd.comScribd is a subscription-based digital library that offers access to a vast collection of over 195 million documents, including books, audiobooks, and articles from a global community. Founded in 2007, Scribd serves as a platform for users to share information, read, and find inspiration across various genres and subjects. With a focus on enhancing the reading experience, Scribd combines traditional publishing with digital convenience, making literature available anytime, anywhere.
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About Scribd
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$111k – $147k
per year