Software Engineer II (Frontend) at scribdinc – San Francisco | Jobyssey

Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd®, Slideshare®, Everand™, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise.

Culture at Scribd, Inc.

We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer.

We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location.

So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude.

This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization.

About Our Team

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.

As part of the Growth Engineering organization, our work centers on building high-converting, performant, and delightful web experiences that drive user acquisition and retention. We focus on experimentation-driven development, leveraging A/B testing, personalization, and data-informed design to continuously optimize conversion rates and user engagement. The team values collaboration, pragmatic problem-solving, and a culture of technical excellence.

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Frontend Software Engineer II to join our Signup & Activation team. In this role, you will help build and optimize the frontend experiences that power our user acquisition and activation funnels.

You will 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. You'll be supported by senior engineers while owning well-defined projects or features from design through implementation. This role is a strong fit for someone eager to deepen their technical expertise in growth engineering, expand their impact on Scribd's user acquisition strategy, and grow toward increased autonomy in frontend development.

Our cross-functional squad involves close collaboration with other engineering teams, designers, and product managers, so accountability and clear communication are paramount. While your primary focus will be on the frontend, you'll work alongside backend engineers to build complete product experiences powered by data and personalization.

What We're Looking For

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
Someone curious about growth engineering who wants to understand how frontend experiences drive business metrics

Required 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)
Familiarity with experimentation, A/B testing, and personalization systems
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
Values craftsmanship and empathy while writing maintainable, thoughtful code
AI Fluency: Comfortable using AI tools (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate development, debug issues, and explore solutions

Nice to Have

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

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At Scribd, Inc. 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 $125,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $184,000 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California].

In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $103,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $175,000 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California].

In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $131,000 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $163,500 CAD[maximum salary in our highest geographic market].

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, Inc. can 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:

Canada:

Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver

Mexico:

Mexico City

Benefits at Scribd, Inc.

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
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

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