Software Engineer II - Platform

At Scribd Inc. (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 four products:
Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.

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

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.

When it comes to workplace structure, we believe in balancing individual flexibility and community connections. It’s through our flexible work benefit, Scribd Flex, that employees – in partnership with their manager – can choose the daily work‑style that best suits their individual needs. A key tenet of Scribd Flex is our prioritization of intentional in‑person moments to build collaboration, culture, and connection.

For this reason, occasional in‑person attendance is required for all Scribd Inc. employees, regardless of their location.

So what are we looking for in new team members? We hire for “GRIT”. The textbook definition of GRIT is demonstrating the intersection of passion and perseverance towards long‑term goals. At Scribd Inc., we are inspired by the potential that this can unlock, and ask each of our employees to pursue a GRIT‑ty approach to their work. Here’s what that means for you: we’re looking for someone who showcases the ability to set and achieve goals, achieve results within their job responsibilities, contribute innovative ideas and solutions, and positively influence the broader team through collaboration and attitude.

The Growth Platform team at Scribd empowers marketers, lifecycle teams, and partner channels by delivering Mar Tech solutions that drive efficiency, data‑informed decisions, and scalable user acquisition across our brands:
Scribd, Everand, Slide Share, 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.

We are seeking a talented 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. You’ll participate in technical design, code reviews, and best practice implementation while identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes.

• Building intuitive, performant user interfaces.
• Ensuring scalability, testability, and maintainability throughout the development process.
• Collaborating across teams to drive impactful projects forward.
• Staying proactive by proposing innovative solutions to technical challenges.

• 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 who stays current with industry trends and technologies.
• A pragmatic problem‑solver who balances technical rigor with business needs.

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency with modern Type Script & JavaScript Frameworks.
• Familiarity with Ruby on Rails and its ecosystem.
• Understanding of database systems (SQL and No
  
  SQL) and architectural tradeoffs.
• Experience…