Remote Frontend Software Engineer II, Discovery Engineering

Description:

• Scribd is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer II to join the Discovery Engineering Team, responsible for 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 drive success through excellent communication skills.
• The position primarily focuses on frontend development but requires knowledge of the full tech stack to work with backend engineers effectively.
• Responsibilities include full-cycle software development, contributing to code strategy, architecture, implementation, and system operation.
• Key skills required include 3-5 years of frontend experience, proficiency in React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, understanding of Ruby on Rails, API knowledge, and strong communication skills.
• Nice-to-have skills include experience with user interface interactions, Next.js, GraphQL, design system/component UI library creation, and backend technologies like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, and AWS.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience working on frontend systems, especially with React.
• Strong understanding of modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, particularly React.
• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails or a similar application framework.
• Knowledge of APIs to engage in API design discussions with backend teammates.
• 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.
• Additional compensation through equity ownership.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, parental leave, disability plans, 401k/RSP matching, tuition reimbursement, and learning & development programs.
• Wellness perks such as a quarterly stipend, mental health support, and free Scribd subscription.
• Referral bonuses, book benefits, sabbaticals, company-wide events, and team engagement budgets.
• Generous vacation, personal days, paid holidays, flexible sick time, and volunteer day.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.