Scribd, Inc.
Software Engineer II, Developer Tooling
Scribd, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Software Engineer II, Devloper Tooling
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Scribd, Inc.
At Scribd (pronounced “scribbed”), our mission is to spark human curiosity. We create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our products: Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare.
The Developer Tooling team empowers Scribd engineers across the software development lifecycle. We build and evolve the tools and frameworks that power engineering workflows, modernize infrastructure, optimize build and deployment processes, and continuously expand development capabilities. Our work drives broad, meaningful impact by boosting productivity and elevating the developer experience company-wide.
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, modernize tooling, optimize build processes, and enhance development capabilities
Collaborate with other 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 At Scribd, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. The salary ranges are based on local benchmarks for each role, level, and geographic location. California: $126,000 to $196,000; United States (outside California): $103,500 to $186,500; Canada: $131,500 CAD to $174,500 CAD. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. Higher or lower ranges may apply for different levels. This position is 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 listed cities (or within 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, Perks, And Wellbeing At Scribd
Benefits/perks vary by employment type and location
Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees
12 weeks paid parental leave
Disability plans (short-term and long-term)
401k/RSP matching
Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals
Learning & Development allowance
Wellness, WiFi, etc. stipend
Mental Health resources
Free subscription to Scribd suite of products
Referral bonuses
Book benefit
Sabbaticals
Company-wide events
Employee Resource Groups and inclusive culture programs
Access to AI tools to boost productivity
Equal employment opportunity statement: 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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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Scribd, Inc.
At Scribd (pronounced “scribbed”), our mission is to spark human curiosity. We create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our products: Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare.
The Developer Tooling team empowers Scribd engineers across the software development lifecycle. We build and evolve the tools and frameworks that power engineering workflows, modernize infrastructure, optimize build and deployment processes, and continuously expand development capabilities. Our work drives broad, meaningful impact by boosting productivity and elevating the developer experience company-wide.
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, modernize tooling, optimize build processes, and enhance development capabilities
Collaborate with other 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 At Scribd, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. The salary ranges are based on local benchmarks for each role, level, and geographic location. California: $126,000 to $196,000; United States (outside California): $103,500 to $186,500; Canada: $131,500 CAD to $174,500 CAD. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. Higher or lower ranges may apply for different levels. This position is 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 listed cities (or within 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, Perks, And Wellbeing At Scribd
Benefits/perks vary by employment type and location
Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees
12 weeks paid parental leave
Disability plans (short-term and long-term)
401k/RSP matching
Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals
Learning & Development allowance
Wellness, WiFi, etc. stipend
Mental Health resources
Free subscription to Scribd suite of products
Referral bonuses
Book benefit
Sabbaticals
Company-wide events
Employee Resource Groups and inclusive culture programs
Access to AI tools to boost productivity
Equal employment opportunity statement: 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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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