About The Company
At Scribd Inc. (pronounced "scribbed"), our mission is to spark human curiosity. Join our team as we create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our four products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization. We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer.
When it comes to workplace structure, we believe in balancing individual flexibility and community connections. It's through our flexible work benefit, Scribd Flex, that employees in partnership with their manager can choose the daily work-style that best suits their individual needs. A key tenet of Scribd Flex is our prioritization of intentional in-person moments to build collaboration, culture, and connection. For this reason, occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd Inc. employees, regardless of their location.
So what are we looking for in new team members? Well, we hire for "GRIT". The textbook definition of GRIT is demonstrating the intersection of passion and perseverance towards long-term goals. At Scribd Inc., we are inspired by the potential that this can unlock, and ask each of our employees to pursue a GRIT-ty approach to their work. In a tactical sense, GRIT is also a handy acronym that outlines the standards we hold ourselves and each other to. Here's what that means for you: we're looking for someone who showcases the ability to set and achieve Goals, achieve Results within their job responsibilities, contribute Innovative ideas and solutions, and positively influence the broader Team through collaboration and attitude.
About The Role
Joining the Discovery Applications Team at Scribd means becoming a key contributor to our customer-facing web experiences that drive our innovative search, recommendation, and generative AI features. This team is dedicated to building and maintaining the end-to-end discovery experience across Scribd and Everand, transforming machine learning capabilities into intuitive, engaging, and impactful user interfaces. As a Frontend Engineer, you will focus primarily on developing high-quality, interactive, and accessible frontend applications that leverage the latest technologies and design principles.
This role involves full-cycle software development, where you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, backend, and machine learning engineers. Your expertise will help shape the architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing operation of our discovery features. You will have the opportunity to influence technical design decisions, review code, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Building software that is scalable, maintainable, and performant will be central to your responsibilities, ensuring a seamless and delightful user experience.
Qualifications
Scribd Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our mission to ignite human curiosity.
At Scribd Inc. (pronounced "scribbed"), our mission is to spark human curiosity. Join our team as we create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our four products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization. We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer.
When it comes to workplace structure, we believe in balancing individual flexibility and community connections. It's through our flexible work benefit, Scribd Flex, that employees in partnership with their manager can choose the daily work-style that best suits their individual needs. A key tenet of Scribd Flex is our prioritization of intentional in-person moments to build collaboration, culture, and connection. For this reason, occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd Inc. employees, regardless of their location.
So what are we looking for in new team members? Well, we hire for "GRIT". The textbook definition of GRIT is demonstrating the intersection of passion and perseverance towards long-term goals. At Scribd Inc., we are inspired by the potential that this can unlock, and ask each of our employees to pursue a GRIT-ty approach to their work. In a tactical sense, GRIT is also a handy acronym that outlines the standards we hold ourselves and each other to. Here's what that means for you: we're looking for someone who showcases the ability to set and achieve Goals, achieve Results within their job responsibilities, contribute Innovative ideas and solutions, and positively influence the broader Team through collaboration and attitude.
About The Role
Joining the Discovery Applications Team at Scribd means becoming a key contributor to our customer-facing web experiences that drive our innovative search, recommendation, and generative AI features. This team is dedicated to building and maintaining the end-to-end discovery experience across Scribd and Everand, transforming machine learning capabilities into intuitive, engaging, and impactful user interfaces. As a Frontend Engineer, you will focus primarily on developing high-quality, interactive, and accessible frontend applications that leverage the latest technologies and design principles.
This role involves full-cycle software development, where you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, backend, and machine learning engineers. Your expertise will help shape the architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing operation of our discovery features. You will have the opportunity to influence technical design decisions, review code, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Building software that is scalable, maintainable, and performant will be central to your responsibilities, ensuring a seamless and delightful user experience.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience building and shipping customer-facing frontend applications using React and TypeScript
- Strong understanding of modern frontend fundamentals: state management, component architecture, accessibility, testing, and UI quality
- Experience integrating frontends with APIs (REST/GraphQL) and working within a Rails-backed product environment
- Proven ability to build high-quality interactive experiences, including real-time or streaming UI patterns with attention to UX polish
- Deep knowledge of web performance optimization techniques, including profiling, bundling, rendering, and caching
- Experience working within shared codebases, monorepos, or platform constraints, and collaborating across teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a preference for a remote, documentation-driven culture
- Ability to lead technical discussions, review code, and mentor less experienced engineers
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality frontend applications that power Scribd’s discovery features
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, backend, and ML engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions
- Contribute to technical architecture, code reviews, and best practices to ensure scalable and maintainable code
- Implement and optimize real-time and streaming UI patterns for enhanced user engagement
- Improve web performance through profiling, caching strategies, and code optimization
- Participate in planning, estimation, and deployment of new features and updates
- Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative team environment
- Ensure accessibility, usability, and responsiveness across all devices and platforms
- Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous process improvements
- 100% paid healthcare insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- 401(k) or RSP matching programs
- Flexible work arrangements through Scribd Flex
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Scribd Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our mission to ignite human curiosity.