Scribd, Inc.
Full Stack Engineer (Core Scribd)
Scribd, Inc. –
Full Stack Engineer (Core Scribd)
About The Company 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 four products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.
We support a culture where employees can be real and 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 in balancing individual flexibility and community connections through Scribd Flex, which allows employees and their managers to choose the daily work style that best suits their needs. Occasional in‑person attendance is required for all employees, regardless of location.
We hire for “GRIT”, which stands for Goals, Results, Innovative ideas, and Team collaboration. We look for individuals who demonstrate passion and perseverance toward long‑term goals and who positively influence the wider team.
About The Team And Role As a Full Stack Engineer on the Core Scribd team, you’ll build and maintain both the frontend and backend systems that power Scribd’s document reading page. You’ll work on full‑stack features that help users find and parse the right documents during their research journeys, spanning React‑based UI to distributed backend services in collaboration with product, design, AI/ML, and infrastructure teams.
You will / Responsibilities / What you will do (Required)
Work closely with Design and PM on new frontend features using React/Next.js, GraphQL, Typescript, and Ruby on Rails.
Contribute to a shared design system.
Make contributions to improving our frontend infrastructure.
Maintain and improve our Backend in‑document search service and spin up new services as needed in Python.
Collaborate with our Data/ML and Content Pipeline teams to build new features and improve document ingestion infrastructure.
You Have / We're Looking For / Requirements (Required)
Strong understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, especially React.
3‑5 years of experience working across the stack, especially React, Nextjs & Ruby on Rails.
Experience with database technologies (SQL, Postgres, and MySQL).
Understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with performance, accessibility, and SEO principles across the stack.
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with design, product, and other engineering teams.
A thoughtful approach to code quality, maintainability, and documentation.
Ideally, you have / Bonus points (Optional)
Experience with Node and Go services.
Compensation At Scribd, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Salary ranges are based on local labor benchmarks for each role, level, and geographic location.
San Francisco, CA: $119,000 – $185,500. Other U.S. locations: $98,000 – $176,500. Canada: $124,500 CAD – $165,000 CAD.
We consider many factors when determining compensation, including experience, job‑related skill sets, relevant education, and business needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. Eligibility for equity ownership and a comprehensive benefits package also apply.
Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd is able to employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities.
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
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 + accessories
Learning & Development allowance
Learning & Development programs
Quarterly stipend for Wellness, WiFi, etc.
Mental Health support & resources
Free subscription to the Scribd Inc. suite of products
Referral Bonuses
Book Benefit
Sabbaticals
Company‑wide events
Team engagement budgets
Vacation & Personal Days
Paid Holidays (+ winter break)
Flexible Sick Time
Volunteer Day
Company‑wide Employee Resource Groups and programs that foster an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Access to AI Tools: free access to best‑in‑class AI tools to boost productivity and accelerate innovation.
Contact & Accessibility We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. Inform us of any reasonable adjustments by emailing accommodations@scribd.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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, believing that a diversity of perspectives and experiences creates a foundation for the best ideas.
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Full Stack Engineer (Core Scribd)
About The Company 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 four products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.
We support a culture where employees can be real and 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 in balancing individual flexibility and community connections through Scribd Flex, which allows employees and their managers to choose the daily work style that best suits their needs. Occasional in‑person attendance is required for all employees, regardless of location.
We hire for “GRIT”, which stands for Goals, Results, Innovative ideas, and Team collaboration. We look for individuals who demonstrate passion and perseverance toward long‑term goals and who positively influence the wider team.
About The Team And Role As a Full Stack Engineer on the Core Scribd team, you’ll build and maintain both the frontend and backend systems that power Scribd’s document reading page. You’ll work on full‑stack features that help users find and parse the right documents during their research journeys, spanning React‑based UI to distributed backend services in collaboration with product, design, AI/ML, and infrastructure teams.
You will / Responsibilities / What you will do (Required)
Work closely with Design and PM on new frontend features using React/Next.js, GraphQL, Typescript, and Ruby on Rails.
Contribute to a shared design system.
Make contributions to improving our frontend infrastructure.
Maintain and improve our Backend in‑document search service and spin up new services as needed in Python.
Collaborate with our Data/ML and Content Pipeline teams to build new features and improve document ingestion infrastructure.
You Have / We're Looking For / Requirements (Required)
Strong understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, especially React.
3‑5 years of experience working across the stack, especially React, Nextjs & Ruby on Rails.
Experience with database technologies (SQL, Postgres, and MySQL).
Understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with performance, accessibility, and SEO principles across the stack.
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with design, product, and other engineering teams.
A thoughtful approach to code quality, maintainability, and documentation.
Ideally, you have / Bonus points (Optional)
Experience with Node and Go services.
Compensation At Scribd, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Salary ranges are based on local labor benchmarks for each role, level, and geographic location.
San Francisco, CA: $119,000 – $185,500. Other U.S. locations: $98,000 – $176,500. Canada: $124,500 CAD – $165,000 CAD.
We consider many factors when determining compensation, including experience, job‑related skill sets, relevant education, and business needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. Eligibility for equity ownership and a comprehensive benefits package also apply.
Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd is able to employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities.
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
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 + accessories
Learning & Development allowance
Learning & Development programs
Quarterly stipend for Wellness, WiFi, etc.
Mental Health support & resources
Free subscription to the Scribd Inc. suite of products
Referral Bonuses
Book Benefit
Sabbaticals
Company‑wide events
Team engagement budgets
Vacation & Personal Days
Paid Holidays (+ winter break)
Flexible Sick Time
Volunteer Day
Company‑wide Employee Resource Groups and programs that foster an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Access to AI Tools: free access to best‑in‑class AI tools to boost productivity and accelerate innovation.
Contact & Accessibility We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. Inform us of any reasonable adjustments by emailing accommodations@scribd.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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, believing that a diversity of perspectives and experiences creates a foundation for the best ideas.
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