Remote Frontend Software Engineer, Discovery Engineering

Description:

• Scribd is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to join the Discovery Engineering Team, responsible for creating customer-facing web experiences related to search, recommendations, and generative AI features.
• The role involves collaborating with other engineering teams, designers, and product managers to deliver exceptional user experiences.
• The position requires full-cycle software development, including contributing to code strategy, architecture, implementation, and system operation.
• Key responsibilities include advising on technical design, code review, participation in interviews, and mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Required skills include 2+ years of frontend experience, proficiency in React, knowledge of modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, API understanding, and strong communication skills.
• Nice-to-have skills include familiarity with Ruby on Rails, backend technologies like MySQL and AWS, experience with user interface interactions, and knowledge of Next.js or GraphQL.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of full-time experience working on frontend systems, especially with React.
• Understanding of at least one modern JavaScript/TypeScript framework (React).
• Knowledge of APIs to comfortably participate in API design discussions with backend engineers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Collaborative spirit to work closely with product, design, and backend engineers.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range based on local cost of labor benchmarks.
• Eligibility for equity ownership and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Healthcare insurance coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision) fully paid for employees.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave, short-term/long-term disability plans, and 401k/RSP matching.
• Tuition reimbursement, learning & development programs, and quarterly stipend for wellness.
• Mental health support, free Scribd subscription, referral bonuses, and book benefits.
• Sabbaticals, company-wide events, team engagement budgets, and vacation/personal days.
• Paid holidays, flexible sick time, volunteer day, and diversity, equity, & inclusion programs.