Scribd, Inc.
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Software Engineer II, Devloper Tooling
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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. When it comes to workplace structure, we balance individual flexibility and community connections. Scribd Flex lets employees, in partnership with their manager, choose the daily work-style that best suits their needs, with occasional in-person attendance required.
We hire for “GRIT” — Goals, Results, Innovation, and Team — to foster persistence and impact in our work.
What You’ll Do
Create and maintain internal libraries, components, and utilities used by Scribd engineers
Improve AWS infrastructure, including application networking and traffic routing, using Terraform
Build, maintain, and improve tools and frameworks that streamline development workflows, including modernizing tooling, optimizing build processes, and enhancing development capabilities
Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions that increase efficiency and productivity
Key Attributes
4+ years of professional experience as a software engineer
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Curiosity-driven with a growth mindset
Comfortable navigating DevOps workflows and modern cloud infrastructure
Experience We Value
Developer tooling CLIs
Infrastructure as code and cloud automation experience, including AWS and Terraform
Application networking, traffic routing, CDN configuration, and caching strategies
Observability, performance profiling, and optimization
What Sets You Apart
A passion for improving developer experience and productivity
A thoughtful approach to platform engineering that balances stability, speed, and simplicity
Compensation and Benefits At Scribd, base pay is one part of total compensation and is determined within a range based on local labor benchmarks, role level, and geography. Salary ranges are provided for the following regions:
California (SF Bay Area): 126,000 to 196,000
United States (outside California): 103,500 to 186,500
Canada: 131,500 CAD to 174,500 CAD
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including experience, job-related skills, education or training, and business needs. The position may be eligible for equity and a comprehensive benefits package.
Working at Scribd Are you currently based in a location where Scribd is able to employ you? Your primary residence should be in or near one of the following cities (or within 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, Perks, And Wellbeing At Scribd
Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on employment and location
Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees
12 weeks paid parental leave
Short-term/long-term disability plans
401k/RSP matching
Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals
Learning & Development allowance and programs
Quarterly wellness stipend
Mental health resources
Free Scribd product subscriptions
Referral bonuses
Book benefit
Sabbaticals
Company-wide events and team budgets
Flexible sick time and vacation/personal days; paid holidays
Volunteer day
Inclusive and diverse workplace and ERGs
Access to AI tools to boost productivity
EEO and Accessibility Scribd is 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 characteristic protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, and believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. If you need accommodations during the interview process, email accommodations@scribd.com.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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Software Engineer II, Devloper Tooling
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. When it comes to workplace structure, we balance individual flexibility and community connections. Scribd Flex lets employees, in partnership with their manager, choose the daily work-style that best suits their needs, with occasional in-person attendance required.
We hire for “GRIT” — Goals, Results, Innovation, and Team — to foster persistence and impact in our work.
What You’ll Do
Create and maintain internal libraries, components, and utilities used by Scribd engineers
Improve AWS infrastructure, including application networking and traffic routing, using Terraform
Build, maintain, and improve tools and frameworks that streamline development workflows, including modernizing tooling, optimizing build processes, and enhancing development capabilities
Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions that increase efficiency and productivity
Key Attributes
4+ years of professional experience as a software engineer
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Curiosity-driven with a growth mindset
Comfortable navigating DevOps workflows and modern cloud infrastructure
Experience We Value
Developer tooling CLIs
Infrastructure as code and cloud automation experience, including AWS and Terraform
Application networking, traffic routing, CDN configuration, and caching strategies
Observability, performance profiling, and optimization
What Sets You Apart
A passion for improving developer experience and productivity
A thoughtful approach to platform engineering that balances stability, speed, and simplicity
Compensation and Benefits At Scribd, base pay is one part of total compensation and is determined within a range based on local labor benchmarks, role level, and geography. Salary ranges are provided for the following regions:
California (SF Bay Area): 126,000 to 196,000
United States (outside California): 103,500 to 186,500
Canada: 131,500 CAD to 174,500 CAD
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including experience, job-related skills, education or training, and business needs. The position may be eligible for equity and a comprehensive benefits package.
Working at Scribd Are you currently based in a location where Scribd is able to employ you? Your primary residence should be in or near one of the following cities (or within 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, Perks, And Wellbeing At Scribd
Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on employment and location
Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees
12 weeks paid parental leave
Short-term/long-term disability plans
401k/RSP matching
Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals
Learning & Development allowance and programs
Quarterly wellness stipend
Mental health resources
Free Scribd product subscriptions
Referral bonuses
Book benefit
Sabbaticals
Company-wide events and team budgets
Flexible sick time and vacation/personal days; paid holidays
Volunteer day
Inclusive and diverse workplace and ERGs
Access to AI tools to boost productivity
EEO and Accessibility Scribd is 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 characteristic protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, and believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. If you need accommodations during the interview process, email accommodations@scribd.com.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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