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Senior Software Engineer, Web PlatformScribd • Los Angeles, CA, United States
Senior Software Engineer, Web Platform

Senior Software Engineer, Web Platform

Scribd • Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Overview

About The Company At Scribd Inc. (pronounced scribbed), our mission is to spark human curiosity. We democratize the exchange of ideas and information and empower collective expertise through our products : Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization.

We support a culture where employees can be real and bold; where we debate and commit; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer. Scribd Flex allows flexible daily work styles in partnership with managers, with occasional in-person attendance required. We hire for GRIT goals, results, innovative ideas, and teamwork.

Were hiring to drive Scribds Web Modernization program and build frontend foundations for our next generation of web product experiences.

What Youll Do

Senior Software Engineer, Web Platform lead modernization workstreams by migrating complex legacy web applications into a modern Microfrontend ecosystem. Create repeatable migration patterns and shared foundations for other teams, while maintaining performance, developer experience, and user impact during the transition. This is a hands-on role with broad influence : ship production-ready frontend code, define patterns and boundaries, and partner cross-functionally to make architectural change practical and durable.

You will also :

  • Lead major modernization workstreams and migrations to a Next.js-powered Microfrontend architecture
  • Develop scalable frontend patterns and reusable foundations
  • Collaborate with product and platform teams to ensure delivery goals

What Youll Bring

Key Attributes

  • Strong ownership mindset from design through long-term evolution of frontend systems
  • Strong systems thinking for frontend architecture at scale
  • Pragmatic modernization approach balancing ideal solutions with incremental progress
  • Strong collaboration skills with product and platform teams
  • Long-term maintainability, extensibility, and developer experience
  • Experience We Value

  • 6+ years of professional frontend software engineering experience
  • Deep experience with JavaScript / TypeScript and React
  • Hands-on experience with Next.js or similar modern web frameworks
  • Experience with large, complex, or legacy frontend codebases
  • Familiarity with Microfrontend architectures, monorepos, or shared frontend platforms
  • Familiarity integrating modern frontends with Rails-backed systems is a plus
  • Strong understanding of web performance, bundling, and optimization techniques
  • Experience collaborating with backend and platform teams to define clean integration patterns
  • Comfort operating in high-traffic, high-visibility environments with real user impact
  • What Sets You Apart

  • Experience modernizing frontend systems in production
  • View frontend architecture as a product for engineers
  • Performance, accessibility, SEO, quality, and observability prioritized
  • Strong testing and quality practices for large-scale migrations
  • Ability to untangle complexity and improve systems
  • Consider impact of technical decisions on developers and end users
  • Compensation and Benefits

    At Scribd, base pay is part of total compensation and varies by location. Salary ranges :

  • California (San Francisco area) : $146,000 $227,500
  • United States (outside California) : $120,000 $216,500
  • Canada : CAD 152,500 CAD 202,000
  • We consider a range of factors when determining compensation and offer equity and a comprehensive benefits package.

    Working at Scribd

    Are you based in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico with a primary residence in listed cities? See locations in the posting for eligible areas and commuting distances.

    Benefits, Perks, and Wellbeing

  • Healthcare coverage (medical / dental / vision) : 100% paid for employees
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave; disability plans
  • 401k / RSP matching
  • Stipends for home office, learning, wellness, and more
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Employee resource groups and inclusive programs
  • Access to AI tools to boost productivity
  • EEO and Accessibility We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, email accommodations@scribd.com.

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