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Senior Frontend Engineer - Growth
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Scribd, Inc. About The Company
At Scribd (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 three products: Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare. 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. Scribd Flex offers flexible work styles in partnership with managers, with occasional in-person attendance required for all employees to build collaboration and culture. At Scribd, we hire for GRIT a combination of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals. The acronym describes our standards:
G oals,
R esults,
I nnovative ideas, and a
T eam-oriented attitude. About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Frontend Software Engineer to join the Growth Subscription & Retention team. You will lead the design and development of intuitive, performant, and scalable user interfaces that power signup, subscription, and retention experiences. As a Senior Engineer, you will influence frontend direction from architecture to implementation and promote best practices in frontend engineering, including testing, performance optimization, and maintainable design systems. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality solutions and help shape a culture of excellence. Responsibilities
Lead design and development of frontend interfaces for signup, subscription, and retention experiences. Establish and promote frontend engineering best practices, including testing and performance optimizations. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality solutions and contribute to technical direction. What Were Looking For
Frontend Expert: deep knowledge of modern frontend technologies, patterns, and practices. Technical Leader: guides architecture and sets high standards for code quality and maintainability. Customer-Focused: designs intuitive experiences that impact subscription and retention. Collaborator: communicates effectively across teams and balances business priorities with technical excellence. Continuous Learner: stays current with industry trends and applies them thoughtfully. Required Qualifications
5+ years of professional frontend software development experience. Strong proficiency in JavaScript and modern frameworks (React strongly preferred). Proven experience building and scaling large-scale, consumer-facing web applications. Strong understanding of frontend performance, accessibility, and responsive design. Experience with frontend testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, or similar). Familiarity with backend integration (RESTful APIs, GraphQL a plus). Excellent problem-solving, architectural design, and communication skills. Technical Skills
Primary: ReactJS, JavaScript/TypeScript Secondary: Next.js, CSS-in-JS or modern styling frameworks Testing: Jest, Cypress (or similar) Version Control: Git or similar workflows Tooling: Webpack, Babel, or modern build systems API Integration: RESTful APIs (GraphQL nice to have) Nice to Have
Experience with subscription flows, billing, or retention-related user experiences. Familiarity with design systems and component libraries. Exposure to backend technologies (Ruby on Rails, Node) to collaborate across the stack. Knowledge of Growth Engineering domains (signup optimization, user lifecycle engagement). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows. Compensation
At Scribd, base pay is part of total compensation and varies by location. Salary ranges reflect local benchmarks and may differ if the level changes. California: $146,000 $227,500. United States (outside California): $120,000 $216,500. Canada: CAD 152,500 202,000. Equity, benefits, and other components are also considered. Location/Eligibility
Are you based in a location where Scribd can employ you? Primary residence should be in or near listed cities (US, Canada, Mexico) as described by Scribd policy. Benefits, Perks, and Wellbeing
Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees 12 weeks paid parental leave Disability plans 401k/RSP matching Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals Learning & Development allowance Wellness and connectivity stipends Mental Health resources Free Scribd product subscriptions Referral Bonuses, Book Benefit, Sabbaticals Company-wide events and diversity programs AI tools access to boost productivity We encourage everyone to apply and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. For interview accessibility, accommodations can be requested at accommodations@scribd.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the
Senior Frontend Engineer - Growth
role at
Scribd, Inc. About The Company
At Scribd (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 three products: Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare. 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. Scribd Flex offers flexible work styles in partnership with managers, with occasional in-person attendance required for all employees to build collaboration and culture. At Scribd, we hire for GRIT a combination of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals. The acronym describes our standards:
G oals,
R esults,
I nnovative ideas, and a
T eam-oriented attitude. About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Frontend Software Engineer to join the Growth Subscription & Retention team. You will lead the design and development of intuitive, performant, and scalable user interfaces that power signup, subscription, and retention experiences. As a Senior Engineer, you will influence frontend direction from architecture to implementation and promote best practices in frontend engineering, including testing, performance optimization, and maintainable design systems. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality solutions and help shape a culture of excellence. Responsibilities
Lead design and development of frontend interfaces for signup, subscription, and retention experiences. Establish and promote frontend engineering best practices, including testing and performance optimizations. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality solutions and contribute to technical direction. What Were Looking For
Frontend Expert: deep knowledge of modern frontend technologies, patterns, and practices. Technical Leader: guides architecture and sets high standards for code quality and maintainability. Customer-Focused: designs intuitive experiences that impact subscription and retention. Collaborator: communicates effectively across teams and balances business priorities with technical excellence. Continuous Learner: stays current with industry trends and applies them thoughtfully. Required Qualifications
5+ years of professional frontend software development experience. Strong proficiency in JavaScript and modern frameworks (React strongly preferred). Proven experience building and scaling large-scale, consumer-facing web applications. Strong understanding of frontend performance, accessibility, and responsive design. Experience with frontend testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, or similar). Familiarity with backend integration (RESTful APIs, GraphQL a plus). Excellent problem-solving, architectural design, and communication skills. Technical Skills
Primary: ReactJS, JavaScript/TypeScript Secondary: Next.js, CSS-in-JS or modern styling frameworks Testing: Jest, Cypress (or similar) Version Control: Git or similar workflows Tooling: Webpack, Babel, or modern build systems API Integration: RESTful APIs (GraphQL nice to have) Nice to Have
Experience with subscription flows, billing, or retention-related user experiences. Familiarity with design systems and component libraries. Exposure to backend technologies (Ruby on Rails, Node) to collaborate across the stack. Knowledge of Growth Engineering domains (signup optimization, user lifecycle engagement). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows. Compensation
At Scribd, base pay is part of total compensation and varies by location. Salary ranges reflect local benchmarks and may differ if the level changes. California: $146,000 $227,500. United States (outside California): $120,000 $216,500. Canada: CAD 152,500 202,000. Equity, benefits, and other components are also considered. Location/Eligibility
Are you based in a location where Scribd can employ you? Primary residence should be in or near listed cities (US, Canada, Mexico) as described by Scribd policy. Benefits, Perks, and Wellbeing
Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees 12 weeks paid parental leave Disability plans 401k/RSP matching Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals Learning & Development allowance Wellness and connectivity stipends Mental Health resources Free Scribd product subscriptions Referral Bonuses, Book Benefit, Sabbaticals Company-wide events and diversity programs AI tools access to boost productivity We encourage everyone to apply and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. For interview accessibility, accommodations can be requested at accommodations@scribd.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr