Senior Software Engineer - Frontend (Signup & Activation)

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.

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.

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.

The Signup & Activation team at Scribd is responsible for creating the critical first experiences that convert visitors into engaged users across our brands: Scribd, Everand, and SlideShare. We own the complete user journey from initial discovery through signup, onboarding, and early activation moments.

As part of the Growth Engineering organization, our work centers on building high-converting, performant, and delightful web experiences that drive user acquisition and retention. We focus on experimentation-driven development, leveraging A/B testing, personalization, and data-informed design to continuously optimize conversion rates and user engagement. The team values collaboration, pragmatic problem-solving, and a culture of technical excellence.

We are seeking a talented Senior Frontend Engineer to join our Signup & Activation team. In this role, you will design, build, and optimize the frontend experiences that power our user acquisition and activation funnels.

You will partner closely with product managers, designers, and data analysts, to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance conversion rates, reduce friction, and create engaging first impressions. As a senior engineer, you'll have a significant impact on Scribd's growth strategy by ensuring our signup and activation experiences are fast, accessible, and optimized for conversion. You will also play a key role in shaping the team's technical direction and mentoring peers.

Our cross-functional squad involves deep collaboration with other engineering teams, designers, and product managers, so confidence, accountability, and excellent communication skills are paramount. While your primary focus will be on the frontend, you'll work closely with backend engineers to build complete product experiences powered by data and personalization.

• A passionate engineer who takes pride in writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code

• A collaborator who enjoys working across disciplines to develop high-leverage solutions that balance technical rigor with business needs

• A pragmatic problem-solver who can make smart trade-offs based on available data and experimentation results

• A leader with strong architectural judgment and a collaborative mindset, capable of influencing decisions and aligning the team

• Someone with a passion for growth engineering who understands how frontend experiences drive business metrics

• 6+ years of professional software development experience building and shipping customer-facing frontend applications

• Expert-level proficiency in modern TypeScript & JavaScript, especially React

• Solid experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (Next.js strongly preferred)

• Working knowledge of Ruby on Rails and its ecosystem - comfortable working in a Rails-backed product environment

• Strong grasp of modern frontend fundamentals: state management, component architecture, accessibility, testing, and UI quality

• Experience integrating frontends with APIs (REST, GraphQL a plus)

• Understanding of experimentation, A/B testing, and personalization systems

• Ability to build high-quality interactive experiences with attention to detail and UX polish

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: as a remote company, we rely heavily on documentation and clear communication

• Proven ability to work in a codebase with shared patterns (monorepos, shared UI libraries, or platform constraints) and collaborate across teams

• Values craftsmanship, autonomy, and empathy while writing maintainable, thoughtful code and enabling others to succeed

• AI Fluency: Comfortable using AI tools (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate development, debug issues, and explore solutions

• Have worked in a Growth Engineering team at a product-led company

• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails that enables you to contribute to backend features and optimize full-stack interactions

• Experience with backend technologies like Redis, Kafka, MySQL, and Terraform

• A thoughtful approach to experimentation that balances rapid iteration with code quality

• Strong technical communication skills with the ability to influence through technical depth and collaborative decision-making

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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 $146,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $227,500 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California].

In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $120,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $216,500 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California].
In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between C$152,500 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $202,000 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.

Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you?
Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance:

United States:

Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C.

Canada:

Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver

Mexico:

Mexico City

Benefits at Scribd, Inc.

• 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

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