Remote Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails - Core Scribd) - (Remote - US/Canada)

Description:

• The position is for a Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails - Core Scribd), working remotely from United States and Canada.
• The engineer will be responsible for designing and building scalable backend services that support millions of users.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including front-end engineers, infrastructure teams, and data platform teams, is essential to ensure optimized backend infrastructure for performance and reliability.
• The role focuses on enhancing user experiences, supporting ads monetization, and driving growth.
• The engineer will leverage Ruby on Rails to develop high-throughput services while promoting best practices in software development, such as code quality, testing, and maintainability.
• Key accountabilities include designing scalable backend systems, collaborating on feature implementation, maintaining high-throughput backend services, driving best practices, troubleshooting complex issues, and leading API development and integration.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4+ years of professional software development experience is required.
• Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and experience in building and maintaining scalable backend services is essential.
• Experience with high-throughput systems capable of handling 500+ requests per second is necessary.
• In-depth knowledge of database architecture and best practices is required.
• Familiarity with AWS services (e.g., S3, SQS), MySQL, Airflow, Databricks, GitHub, and Terraform is expected.
• Knowledge of JavaScript and React is considered a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative attitude are essential for this role.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary with equity ownership opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with 100% employee coverage is provided.
• Employees receive 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• There is a 401k/RSP matching program available.
• An onboarding stipend for home office peripherals is included.
• The company offers tuition reimbursement and learning & development programs.
• Employees receive quarterly stipends for wellness, connectivity, and comfort.
• Mental health support and resources are available.
• A free Scribd subscription plus gift memberships for family and friends are provided.
• Employees enjoy generous vacation days, paid holidays, and a winter break.
• The company hosts company-wide events, provides team engagement budgets, and offers a volunteer day.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups and DE&I programs is available.