Senior Software Engineer, Scribd
Full Stack, Front-End Focused
$121.5-215.8k
+ Equity, salary applicable to applicants in the US only. For Canadian applicants the salary range is $145,000 - $200,000 CAD + Equity
E-book and audiobook subscription service
Job no longer available
E-book and audiobook subscription service
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$121.5-215.8k
+ Equity, salary applicable to applicants in the US only. For Canadian applicants the salary range is $145,000 - $200,000 CAD + Equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To revolutionize the way the world reads and learns.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years professional backend software development experience working with JavaScript
- Programming Languages: JavaScript/React, Ruby on Rails
- Proven leadership in managing complex software projects
- Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Version Control: Familiarity with version control systems like Git
- Enthusiasm - We want teammates who are ready to build, and improve the way we build
Desirable
- Experience in leading AdTech experimental projects, specifically using Prebid.js
- Advanced skills in web performance optimization and security best practices
What the job involves
- Scribd is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead our AdTech efforts, focusing on JavaScript with React and Prebid.js. Your role involves driving innovative advertising technology solutions, mentoring a team, and demonstrating a deep passion for AdTech experiments
- Lead the development of sophisticated AdTech solutions, emphasizing React and Prebid.js
- Utilize advanced JavaScript knowledge to build high-performance web applications
- Oversee the integration and optimization of advertising APIs and SDKs
- Champion experimental projects in AdTech, exploring new ways to enhance ad targeting, delivery, and performance
- Mentor junior engineers, promoting a culture of learning and experimentation in advertising technologies
- Maintain adherence to best software development practices, with a focus on AdTech innovations
- Stay ahead of industry trends in digital advertising and JavaScript technologies, actively engaging in experimental projects
Our take
The world's biggest site for social reading and publishing, Scribd's website has over 250 million unique visitors each month and a vast content library, consisting of over 200 million audiobooks, magazines, ebooks and newspapers as well as media created by the Scribd community.
While Scribd is the largest social reading site, it is not alone in offering this kind of media. It competes against some major players, the largest of which are Amazon's Kindle and Audible offerings, but also includes the likes of BookMate and the non-profit Internet Archive. Where it stands aside is in its feature-rich reader and the sheer diversity of its library, which, thanks to partnerships with several major publishers, features numerous popular titles as well as a range of independent creators.
Further differentiating it from competitors, the company taken a firm stand on social issues, in particular the recent wave of book bannings taking place across the United States. By making the banned titles freely available it hopes to do its part in preserving literary freedom. With this tendency showing no signs of slowing down, Scribd's intervention in this area could prove to be important.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
0% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Nov 2019
$58m
LATE VC
Jan 2015
$22m
LATE VC
Total funding: $105.8m
Company benefits
- 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
Company values
- Community -- Community and culture are paramount at Scribd. We curate meaningful moments to bring employees together for connection, collaboration and celebration
- Characters with character -- We believe diverse stories and backgrounds are what make Scribd great. From sourcing candidates all the way to extending offers, our hiring practices prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Growth Mentality -- We believe that ongoing training and development bring out the best in our employees and our company as a whole.
Company HQ
China Basin, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Trip Adler
(CEO)Having studied at Harvard until 2006, they co-founded Scribd in March 2017. They have worked as CEO ever since then.
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