Scribd
Software Engineer II (Signup & Activation)
San Francisco, California, USA · Mid · full-time
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About the role
- We are looking for a talented Frontend Software Engineer II to join our Signup & Activation team.
- This role is a strong fit for someone eager to deepen their technical expertise in growth engineering, expand their impact on Scribd's user acquisition strategy, and grow toward increased autonomy in frontend development.
- Our cross-functional squad involves close collaboration with other engineering teams, designers, and product managers, so accountability and clear communication are paramount.
Responsibilities
- In this role, you will help build and optimize the frontend experiences that power our user acquisition and activation funnels.
- You will partner with product managers, designers, data analysts, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance conversion rates, reduce friction, and create engaging first impressions.
- You'll be supported by senior engineers while owning well-defined projects or features from design through implementation.
- While your primary focus will be on the frontend, you'll work alongside backend engineers to build complete product experiences powered by data and personalization.
- We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, and believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas.
Nice to have
- 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.
- Culture at Scribd, Inc.
- 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.
- 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.
Skills
- San Francisco is our highest geographic market in the United States.
- The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped.
- This position is also eligible for a competitive equity ownership, and a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
- Working at Scribd, Inc.
- Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities.
- About Scribd, Inc.
- Life at Scribd, Inc.
- Come join us in building something meaningful.
- This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance:
- United States:
- Ottawa | Toronto |
- Vancouver Mexico:
Compensation
- $125k-$125k
Company info
- About the Role We are looking for a talented Frontend Software Engineer II to join our Signup & Activation team.
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