Senior Frontend Engineer, Scribd

• 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

Desirable

• Millions 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!
• We’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