Senior Fullstack Engineer - Growth Platform
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Culture at Scribd, Inc. 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.
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 Growth Platform team at Scribd empowers marketers, lifecycle teams, and partner channels by delivering MarTech solutions that drive efficiency, data-informed decisions, and scalable user acquisition across our brands: Scribd, Everand, SlideShare, and Fable.
Our work centers on building and maintaining systems that enable campaign execution, landing page optimization, tracking and attribution, and third-party integrations for cross-channel marketing and analytics. We focus on scalability, performance, and reliability while ensuring our partners have the tools they need to drive user growth. The team values collaboration, pragmatic problem-solving, and a culture of technical excellence.
About The Role We are seeking a talented Senior Fullstack Software Engineer to join our Growth Platform team. In this role, you will design, build, and scale systems that power marketing technology, campaign automation, and user acquisition initiatives.
You will partner closely with marketers, data analysts, and lifecycle teams to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance cross-channel marketing effectiveness, attribution accuracy, and customer engagement. As a senior engineer, you'll have a significant impact on Scribd's growth strategy by ensuring our systems are extensible, robust, and data-driven. You will also play a key role in shaping the team's technical direction and mentoring peers.
What We're Looking For A passionate engineer who takes pride in writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
Someone who thrives in both backend system design and frontend feature development.
A collaborator who enjoys working with marketers, data scientists, product managers, and engineers across the Growth Pillar to develop high-leverage, self-service tools and data activation workflows.
An engineer with strong experience in integrations and data flows between internal and third-party systems.
A pragmatic problem-solver who balances technical rigor with business needs.
Required Qualifications 5+ years of professional software development experience.
Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and its ecosystem.
Solid experience with modern TypeScript & JavaScript frameworks (Next.js strongly preferred).
Strong understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and architectural tradeoffs.
Experience designing and consuming APIs (REST, GraphQL a plus).
Has an understanding of experimentation, A/B testing, personalization systems, and the MarTech landscape.
Communicates clearly and frequently with cross-functional partners, influencing through technical depth and collaborative decision-making.
Values craftsmanship, autonomy, and empathy while writing maintainable, thoughtful code and enabling others to succeed.
Technical Skills Primary: Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, JavaScript, ReactJS (NextJS a plus).
Databases: SQL, NoSQL.
Testing: RSpec, React Testing Library, Minitest, Jest, Cypress (or similar).
Version Control: Git or similar workflows.
API Development: RESTful APIs, GraphQL (nice to have).
Nice to Have Have worked in a Growth Engineering or Growth Platform team at a product-led company.
Have led or contributed to CMS build-outs or internal platform tools supporting campaign launches or embedded messaging.
Have experience with automated data ingest, referral systems, or promotional tooling.
Are comfortable managing projects that balance marketing velocity with long-term technical investments.
Working at Scribd, Inc. In the state of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $146,000 and $227,500. In the United States outside of California, the range is between $120,000 and $216,500. In Canada, the range is between $152,500 CAD and $202,000 CAD.
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: Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C.
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
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, Inc. 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.
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