Software Engineer II (Signup & Activation)
About The Position
The Signup & Activation team at Scribd is responsible for creating the critical first experiences that convert visitors into engaged users across our brands: Scribd, Everand, and Slideshare. We own the complete user journey from initial discovery through signup, onboarding, and early activation moments. As part of the Growth Engineering organization, our work centers on building high-converting, performant, and delightful web experiences that drive user acquisition and retention. We focus on experimentation-driven development, leveraging A/B testing, personalization, and data-informed design to continuously optimize conversion rates and user engagement. The team values collaboration, pragmatic problem-solving, and a culture of technical excellence. We are looking for a talented Frontend Software Engineer II to join our Signup & Activation team. 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. 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. 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.
Requirements
- 4+ years of professional software development experience building and shipping customer-facing frontend applications
- Strong proficiency in modern TypeScript & JavaScript, especially React
- Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (Next.js preferred)
- Familiarity with Ruby on Rails and its ecosystem — comfortable contributing in a Rails-backed product environment
- Solid grasp of modern frontend fundamentals: state management, component architecture, accessibility, testing, and UI quality
- Experience integrating frontends with APIs (REST, GraphQL a plus)
- Familiarity with experimentation, A/B testing, and personalization systems
- Ability to build interactive experiences with attention to detail and UX polish
- Strong written and verbal communication skills: as a remote company, we rely heavily on documentation and clear communication
- Experience working in a codebase with shared patterns (monorepos, shared UI libraries, or platform constraints) and collaborating across teams
- Values craftsmanship and empathy while writing maintainable, thoughtful code
- AI Fluency: Comfortable using AI tools (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate development, debug issues, and explore solutions
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Growth Engineering concepts (e.g., signup optimization, conversion funnels, user lifecycle engagement)
- Exposure to backend technologies like Redis, Kafka, MySQL, or Terraform
- A thoughtful approach to experimentation that balances rapid iteration with code quality
- Experience with shared component libraries or design systems
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows
Responsibilities
- Build and optimize frontend experiences that power user acquisition and activation funnels.
- Partner with product managers, designers, data analysts, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Enhance conversion rates, reduce friction, and create engaging first impressions.
- Own well-defined projects or features from design through implementation.
- Work alongside backend engineers to build complete product experiences powered by data and personalization.
- Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and pragmatic problem-solving.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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