Software Engineer II (Fullstack), Growth Platform

Scribd Inc.
San Francisco, CA, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$132,500.0 - $184,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

JavaScript (Programming Language) A/B Testing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Code Review Databases Data Integration MySQL NoSQL Ruby on Rails Redis Next.js Software Engineering
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SQL Databases TypeScript Web Application Frameworks ReactJS Backend Apache Kafka Graphql Front End Software Development Terraform Data Pipelines Microservices

Job description

We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location.

So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude.

This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization., We are seeking a determined Fullstack Software Engineer to join our Growth Platform team. In this role, you will design, build, and scale the shared systems that power Growth at Scribd, from self-service tooling and experimentation infrastructure to the data integrations behind our lifecycle marketing.

You will partner closely with marketers, data analysts, lifecycle teams, and the other Growth engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance cross-channel marketing effectiveness, attribution accuracy, and customer engagement. You’ll participate in technical design, code reviews, and best practice implementation while identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes.

Key areas of responsibility include:

  • Building intuitive, performant self-service tools that let marketers and other teams move without engineering help.
  • Building and maintaining integrations that share customer and event data with third-party platforms, including our lifecycle marketing tools.
  • Ensuring scalability, testability, and maintainability throughout the development process.
  • Collaborating across teams to drive impactful projects forward.
  • Staying proactive by proposing innovative solutions to technical challenges.

Requirements

  • A passionate engineer who takes pride in writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
  • Someone who thrives in both backend system design and frontend feature development.
  • A strong communicator and collaborator who enjoys working with marketers, data scientists, product managers, and engineers across the Growth Pillar to develop high-leverage, self-service tools and data activation workflows.
  • An engineer who stays current with industry trends and technologies.
  • A pragmatic problem-solver who balances technical rigor with business needs., * 3+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Proficiency with TypeScript, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React.
  • Familiarity with Ruby on Rails and its ecosystem.
  • Understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and architectural tradeoffs.
  • Experience designing and consuming APIs (REST, GraphQL a plus).
  • Understanding of experimentation, A/B testing, personalization systems, and the MarTech landscape.
  • Communicates clearly and frequently with cross-functional partners, influencing through technical depth and collaborative decision-making.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail., * Experience with instrumenting and working on data integration projects, such as event tracking, data pipelines, or syncing user data between internal systems and third-party platforms.
  • Have worked in a Growth Engineering or Growth Platform team at a product-led company.
  • Experience with backend technologies like Redis, Kafka, MySQL, and Terraform.
  • Knowledge of GraphQL and Next.js.
  • Familiarity with migrating monolithic architectures to microservices/frontends.

Benefits & conditions

At Scribd, Inc., your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location. San Francisco is our highest geographic market in the United States.

In the state of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $132,500 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $184,000 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California].

In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $103,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $175,000 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California].

In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $CAN1 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $CAN2 CAD[maximum salary in our highest geographic market].

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a competitive equity ownership, and a comprehensive and generous benefits package., * Scribd Flex (flexible work model)

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Mental health support and disability coverage
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals
  • Paid parental leave and family support benefits
  • Retirement matching and employee equity
  • Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities
  • Wellness and home office stipends
  • Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products
  • Enterprise access to leading AI tools

Get to Know Scribd, Inc. About Scribd, Inc. Life at Scribd, Inc.

We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of any reasonable adjustments we can make to better accommodate your needs by emailing accommodations@scribd.com about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process.

About the company

Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products - Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable - help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise.

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