Homeoffice Senior Frontend Engineer with verification

At Scribd (pronounced “scribbed”), our mission is to spark human curiosity. Join our team as we create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our three products: Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare.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.Our flexible work benefit - Scribd Flex - enables employees, in partnership with their manager, to choose the daily work-style that best suits their individual needs. As an organization, we prioritize collaboration and intentional in-person moments to build culture and connection. For this reason, occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd employees, regardless of their location.About The Web Applications TeamMillions of active users discover our family of products (Scribd, Everand, and Slideshare) every day in order to learn, grow, and enjoy the latest premium books, audiobooks, podcasts, and more. This team is responsible for these core customer experiences on the web, including browsing, consumption, library management, and SEO. If you’re interested in a high-visibility role where your work will be seen and enjoyed by millions of engaged readers, this is the team for you!As a Senior Frontend Web Applications EngineerWe’re looking for highly experienced, communicative engineers to help empower our readers to indulge their curiosities and expand their knowledge by building exceptional products and user experiences. In this senior role, you will not only be responsible for delivering high-quality frontend solutions but also for leading technical discussions, setting standards, and mentoring other engineers. Our cross-functional squad involves deep collaboration with other engineering teams, designers, and product managers, so confidence, accountability, and excellent communication skills are paramount. While your primary focus will be on the frontend, your role will also involve strategic contributions that impact the overall architecture and direction of our web applications. You will be expected to lead full-cycle frontend software development, advising on technical design, reviewing code, and driving best practices across the team. As a senior engineer, you'll be proactive in identifying areas for improvement, proposing innovative solutions, and ensuring the maintainability and scalability of the codebase. You'll consider testability, upgradeability, scalability, and observability throughout the development process.Requirements

• Expert-level understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks, especially React
• Proven experience in architecting and building large-scale, consumer-facing web applications
• A strong focus on creating value for our customers and a user-centric approach
• A passion for continuous improvement, with a track record of leaving every project better than you found it
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; as a remote company, we rely heavily on documentation and clear communication
• A leadership mindset with the ability to mentor, guide, and inspire other engineers
• Strong opinions, loosely held, on frontend architecture and best practices, with the ability to influence and drive consensus across the team
• Deep knowledge of APIs to collaborate effectively with server-side engineers and contribute to API design discussions
• Extensive experience solving complex caching, observability, and performance challenges in modern web applications
• A commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth
• A vision for making a significant impact on the future and direction of the product

Nice to have

• Deep familiarity with backend technologies like Redis, Kafka, MySQL, and Terraform
• Extensive SEO experience: working with large-scale sites to optimize crawl, performance, etc.
• Frontend: GraphQL, Next.js
• Experience leading the migration of monolithic codebases to microservices/front-ends
• Proven experience in Design System/Component UI library creation and management

At Scribd, 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 $143,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $231,000 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California].In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $117,500 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $219,500 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California].In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $147,500 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $219,500 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.Benefits, Perks, And Wellbeing At Scribd

• Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Scribd and the geographical location where you work.
• Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• 401k/RSP matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning & Development programs
• Quarterly stipend for Wellness, Connectivity & Comfort
• Mental Health support & resources
• Free subscription to Scribd + gift memberships for friends & family
• Referral Bonuses
• Book Benefit
• Sabbaticals
• Company wide events
• Team engagement budgets
• Vacation & Personal Days
• Paid Holidays (+ winter break)
• Flexible Sick Time
• Volunteer Day
• Company-wide Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programs

Want to learn more about life at Scribd? www.linkedin.com/company/scribd/life We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of any reasonable adjustments we can make to better accommodate your needs by emailing accommodations [@] scribd.com about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process.Scribd is 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, and believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful.Remote employees must have their primary residence in: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Ontario (Canada), British Columbia (Canada), or Mexico.