Scribd
Software Engineer
The Developer Tooling team empowers and supports Scribd engineers throughout the software development lifecycle. As a software engineer on our Developer Tooling team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the developer experience at Scribd. You will focus on building, maintaining, and improving tools and frameworks that streamline development workflows. This includes modernizing tooling, optimizing build processes, and enhancing development capabilities. You will collaborate with other engineers to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions that increase efficiency and productivity. What You'll Do Create and maintain internal libraries, components, and utilities used by Scribd engineers Make improvements to our AWS infrastructure, including application networking and traffic routing, using Terraform Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve developer experience pain points Key Attributes 4+ years of professional experience as a software engineer Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills Curiosity-driven individual 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 At Scribd, 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 $126,000 to $196,000. In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $103,500 to $186,500. In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $131,500 CAD to $174,500 CAD. 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. 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. 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, 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: We provide free access to best-in-class AI tools, empowering you to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and accelerate bold innovation.
The Developer Tooling team empowers and supports Scribd engineers throughout the software development lifecycle. As a software engineer on our Developer Tooling team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the developer experience at Scribd. You will focus on building, maintaining, and improving tools and frameworks that streamline development workflows. This includes modernizing tooling, optimizing build processes, and enhancing development capabilities. You will collaborate with other engineers to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions that increase efficiency and productivity. What You'll Do Create and maintain internal libraries, components, and utilities used by Scribd engineers Make improvements to our AWS infrastructure, including application networking and traffic routing, using Terraform Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve developer experience pain points Key Attributes 4+ years of professional experience as a software engineer Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills Curiosity-driven individual 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 At Scribd, 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 $126,000 to $196,000. In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $103,500 to $186,500. In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $131,500 CAD to $174,500 CAD. 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. 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. 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, 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: We provide free access to best-in-class AI tools, empowering you to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and accelerate bold innovation.