Software Engineer II (Frontend)

About the role

The Signup & Activation team at Scribd is responsible for creating the critical first experiences that convert visitors into engaged users across our brands: Scribd, Everand, and Slideshare. We own the complete user journey from initial discovery through signup, onboarding, and early activation moments.

Responsibilities

• Help build and optimize the frontend experiences that power our user acquisition and activation funnels.
• Partner with product managers, designers, data analysts, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance conversion rates, reduce friction, and create engaging first impressions.
• Own well-defined projects or features from design through implementation.
• Work alongside backend engineers to build complete product experiences powered by data and personalization.

Requirements

• A motivated engineer who takes pride in writing clean, maintainable code and is eager to grow their craft.
• A collaborator who enjoys working across disciplines to deliver well-scoped features that balance technical quality with business needs.
• A customer-focused problem-solver who cares about usability and building intuitive, accessible experiences.
• A growth-minded contributor who actively seeks feedback and continuously learns from peers, mentors, and new technologies.
• A person curious about growth engineering who wants to understand how frontend experiences drive business metrics.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience building and shipping customer-facing frontend applications.
• Strong proficiency in modern TypeScript & JavaScript, especially React.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (Next.js preferred).
• Familiarity with Ruby on Rails and its ecosystem — comfortable contributing in a Rails-backed product environment.
• Solid grasp of modern frontend fundamentals: state management, component architecture, accessibility, testing, and UI quality.
• Experience integrating frontends with APIs (REST, GraphQL a plus).
• Ability to build interactive experiences with attention to detail and UX polish.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills: as a remote company, we rely heavily on documentation and clear communication.
• Experience working in a codebase with shared patterns (monorepos, shared UI libraries, or platform constraints) and collaborating across teams.

Skills

• AI Fluency: Comfortable using AI tools (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate development, debug issues, and explore solutions.
• Exposure to Growth Engineering concepts (e.g., signup optimization, conversion funnels, user lifecycle engagement).
• Exposure to backend technologies like Redis, Kafka, MySQL, or Terraform.
• A thoughtful approach to experimentation that balances rapid iteration with code quality.
• Experience with shared component libraries or design systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows.

Benefits

• Scribd Flex (flexible work model)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Mental health support and disability coverage
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals
• Paid parental leave and family support benefits
• Retail retirement matching and employee equity
• Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities
• Wellness and home office stipends
• Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products
• Enterprise access to leading AI tools