Backend Software Engineer (Python) at Scribd, Inc. | San Francisco

About Scribd:At Scribd Inc. (pronounced “scribbed”), our mission is to ignite human curiosity. We invite you to join our team as we craft a landscape rich with stories and knowledge, democratizing the sharing of ideas and information while empowering collective expertise through our suite of products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.This is an exciting opportunity within our organization, as we support a culture that encourages authenticity and boldness; where thoughtful debate leads to commitment, and where every team member is empowered to take impactful actions focused on customer satisfaction.We embrace a flexible workplace structure that enhances individual adaptability while fostering community connections. Through our Scribd Flex initiative, employees, in collaboration with their managers, can determine a work style that best suits their personal needs. A key aspect of Scribd Flex is our emphasis on intentional in-person moments to nurture collaboration, culture, and connection, making occasional in-office attendance essential for all employees, regardless of their location.What we seek in our new team members is a demonstration of “GRIT.” Defined as the convergence of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, we are inspired by what this can unlock within our workforce. Each employee is encouraged to adopt a GRIT-focused approach to their responsibilities, which encompasses setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and fostering a positive impact on the broader Team through collaboration and attitude.About Our TeamThe Growth Platform team at Scribd is dedicated to empowering marketers, lifecycle teams, and partner channels by providing MarTech solutions that enhance efficiency, data-driven decisions, and scalable user acquisition for our brands including Scribd, Everand, SlideShare, and Fable.Our focus lies in developing and maintaining systems that facilitate campaign execution, optimize landing pages, manage tracking and attribution, and integrate third-party tools for cross-channel marketing and analytics. We prioritize scalability, performance, and reliability, ensuring that our partners are equipped with the necessary tools to drive user growth. Collaboration, pragmatic problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence are the cornerstones of our team's values.

About Scribd:At Scribd Inc. (pronounced “scribbed”), we are driven by a mission to ignite human curiosity and foster knowledge sharing. Join our innovative team as we craft a world enriched with stories and insights, democratizing the exchange of ideas through our diverse products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.This job opening represents a confirmed, active position within our organization.We cultivate a culture where authenticity and boldness thrive; where we engage in meaningful debates and embrace unexpected challenges. Every team member is empowered to take initiative as we prioritize our customers' needs.Our workplace philosophy emphasizes a balance between individual flexibility and community engagement. With our Scribd Flex benefit, employees can collaborate with their managers to choose a work style that suits their personal needs. Key to Scribd Flex is our commitment to intentional in-person interactions, which are vital for fostering collaboration, culture, and connections. Thus, occasional in-person attendance is expected from all Scribd employees, regardless of their remote work location.What do we seek in our new team members? We value “GRIT”—the combination of passion and perseverance toward achieving long-term goals. At Scribd, we recognize the potential this mindset unlocks and encourage our employees to embody a GRIT-ty approach in their work. This means setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results in their responsibilities, contributing Innovative solutions, and positively influencing our broader Team through collaboration and a constructive attitude.Join Our Growth Platform TeamThe Growth Platform team at Scribd empowers marketers, lifecycle teams, and partner channels by providing MarTech solutions that enhance efficiency, enable data-driven decisions, and support scalable user acquisition across our brands: Scribd, Everand, SlideShare, and Fable.Our focus is on building and maintaining robust systems that facilitate campaign execution, optimize landing pages, manage tracking and attribution, and integrate with third-party tools for cross-channel marketing and analytics. We prioritize scalability, performance, and reliability, ensuring our partners have the necessary tools to drive user growth. Our team values collaboration, pragmatic solutions, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

About Scribd:At Scribd Inc. (pronounced “scribbed”), we ignite human curiosity through the power of storytelling and knowledge sharing. Our mission is to democratize the flow of ideas and information, empowering collective expertise through our suite of products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable. Join us in reshaping the landscape of digital content.We are proud to have an open position within our innovative team.Our culture encourages authenticity and boldness, fostering an environment where we engage in meaningful debates and embrace change. Every team member is empowered to take initiative as we focus on delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.We value the balance between individual flexibility and communal connections. With our flexible work benefit, Scribd Flex, employees collaborate with their managers to choose a daily work style that aligns with their personal needs. This initiative also emphasizes the importance of intentional in-person interactions to cultivate collaboration, culture, and connection. Therefore, occasional in-office attendance is expected from all Scribd employees, regardless of their location.We seek individuals who embody “GRIT” - a blend of passion and perseverance towards long-term goals. At Scribd, we are inspired by the potential this mindset unlocks, encouraging every employee to adopt a GRIT-ty approach in their work. In practical terms, GRIT represents our standards: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results, fostering Innovation, and promoting a positive Team atmosphere through collaboration.About the Role:As a Senior Engineering Manager within our Growth Platform team at Scribd, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our growth strategy. You will lead a talented team dedicated to building innovative systems and integrations that enhance user acquisition, onboarding, retention, and lifecycle marketing across our brands. Your leadership will be crucial in developing tools for campaign management, tracking, attribution, and audience segmentation.

About Us:At Scribd Inc. (pronounced “scribbed”), we are driven by a mission to ignite human curiosity. Join our dynamic team as we craft a universe filled with stories and knowledge, democratizing the flow of ideas and information while empowering collective expertise through our innovative products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.This job posting announces an open and approved position within our organization.We foster a culture where our employees are encouraged to be authentic and bold; where we engage in constructive debate and commit to decisions as we navigate the twists and turns of our journey together. Every team member is empowered to take initiative, placing customer needs at the forefront of our priorities.We believe in a workplace that balances individual flexibility with community connectivity. Through our flexible work benefit, Scribd Flex, employees can collaborate with their managers to determine the work style that best meets their personal needs. A fundamental aspect of Scribd Flex is our commitment to intentional in-person moments that enhance collaboration, culture, and connection. Therefore, occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd Inc. employees, regardless of their location.What do we seek in our new team members? We hire for “GRIT,” which embodies the intersection of passion and perseverance towards long-term objectives. At Scribd Inc., we are inspired by the potential this approach unlocks and encourage each employee to adopt a GRIT-ty mindset in their work. In practical terms, GRIT stands for the ability to set and achieve Goals, deliver Results within their role, contribute Innovative ideas and solutions, and positively impact the broader Team through collaboration and attitude.About the Web Platform TeamOur Web Platform team is responsible for developing the shared foundations that empower Scribd’s product teams to deliver exceptional web experiences efficiently. We concentrate on creating scalable frontend architecture, shared libraries and tools, and robust patterns that enhance velocity, reliability, and maintainability across our web ecosystem.A significant focus for our team is Web Modernization: transitioning legacy SPAs to a Next.js-powered Microfrontend architecture, facilitating quicker iterations, safer scaling, and long-term confidence in Scribd’s web product evolution.

About The Company:Scribd Inc. (pronounced “scribbed”) is dedicated to igniting human curiosity. Join our dynamic team as we craft a universe filled with stories and knowledge, democratizing the flow of ideas and information, while empowering collective expertise through our innovative products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.We foster a culture where employees can be authentic and bold, engaging in open debates and committing to decisions as we embrace the unexpected. Every team member is encouraged to take initiative, focusing on our customers’ needs.At Scribd, we value a harmonious blend of individual flexibility and community connectivity. Through our flexible work benefit, Scribd Flex, employees can collaborate with their managers to determine a work style that best suits their individual requirements. A fundamental aspect of Scribd Flex is our commitment to intentionally scheduled in-person gatherings to enhance collaboration, culture, and connection. Therefore, occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd Inc. employees, regardless of their remote status.We seek individuals who embody “GRIT”—the synergy of passion and perseverance towards long-term objectives. Our employees are inspired to adopt a GRIT-driven approach to their work, which translates into setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results, contributing Innovative ideas, and fostering a positive Team environment through collaboration.About the TeamThe Data & Analytics team strives to ensure that the entire organization comprehends business performance and trends, empowering all teams to make informed decisions based on data insights.The Growth organization is dedicated to driving sustainable subscriber and user growth across Scribd’s ecosystem, including Scribd, Everand, Slideshare, and Fable. Our efforts are focused on enhancing user discovery, sign-up processes, activation, and retention of value across our products, emphasizing data quality, measurement, and experimentation.

About Scribd:At Scribd Inc. (pronounced “scribbed”), we are dedicated to igniting human curiosity and enriching lives through a diverse tapestry of stories and knowledge. Join us in our mission to democratize the sharing of ideas and information while empowering collective expertise through our innovative products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.We foster a work culture where authenticity and boldness thrive; a place where we engage in meaningful discussions and embrace the unexpected as we prioritize our customers' needs.Our flexible work arrangement, Scribd Flex, allows employees to collaborate with their managers to establish a daily work style that meets their individual preferences. This initiative highlights our commitment to in-person interactions that build teamwork and community, requiring occasional attendance for all Scribd employees, regardless of location.What do we seek in our new team members? We value “GRIT” — the fusion of passion and perseverance towards achieving long-term goals. At Scribd, we encourage everyone to embody a GRIT-ty mindset in their work. This means setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results, generating Innovative ideas, and fostering positive Team dynamics through collaboration and attitude.

About Us:At Scribd Inc. (pronounced “scribbed”), we are dedicated to igniting human curiosity. Join our innovative team as we craft a universe of stories and knowledge, democratizing the exchange of ideas and empowering collective expertise through our diverse products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.This job posting represents an open and approved position within our organization, reflecting our commitment to growth and excellence.We cultivate a workplace culture where authenticity and boldness thrive, where we engage in robust discussions and embrace unexpected challenges, and where every employee is empowered to take initiative in prioritizing customer satisfaction.Our flexible work policy, Scribd Flex, allows employees to customize their work environment in collaboration with their managers, promoting a balance between individual flexibility and community connections. We emphasize the importance of intentional in-person interactions to foster collaboration, culture, and connection. Therefore, occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd Inc. employees, regardless of their location.What do we seek in our new team members? We value “GRIT”—the combination of passion and perseverance towards long-term goals. At Scribd Inc., we believe in the transformative potential of this mindset and encourage our employees to embody a GRIT-ty approach in their work. In practical terms, GRIT stands for setting and achieving strong Goals, delivering tangible Results, contributing Innovative ideas, and positively influencing the broader Team through collaboration and a positive attitude.About the Role and TeamEnhance the core experience for over 10M daily readers. Join the team responsible for Scribd's primary reading platform and significantly influence how millions of users engage with our extensive collection of over 300,000 documents.Innovate at the crossroads of product and AI. Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and AI/ML teams to rapidly develop and implement experiments that boost engagement and comprehension on the reading interface.Develop new creation experiences from inception to launch. Leverage your skills to conceptualize and build innovative features that enhance user creativity and interaction.

About Scribd:At Scribd Inc. (pronounced “scribbed”), our vision is to ignite human curiosity and foster a world enriched with stories and knowledge. We invite you to join our dynamic team as we democratize the sharing of ideas and information, and empower collective intelligence through our suite of innovative products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.This job posting highlights an approved, open position within our organization.We cultivate a culture where our employees can express authenticity and embrace boldness. We encourage robust debates and commitment while adapting to the unexpected, ensuring each team member is empowered to take meaningful action focused on our customers.Our workplace structure emphasizes a balance between individual flexibility and community connectivity. Through Scribd Flex, our flexible work benefit, employees can collaboratively choose the work style that best meets their unique needs, in partnership with their manager. A key aspect of Scribd Flex is our emphasis on intentional in-person interactions to enhance collaboration, culture, and camaraderie. Therefore, occasional in-person attendance is essential for all Scribd Inc. employees, regardless of their location.What do we seek in our new team members? We hire for “GRIT.” The essence of GRIT is the convergence of passion and perseverance toward long-term objectives. At Scribd Inc., we believe in the immense potential unlocked by this mindset, and we encourage every employee to embody a GRIT-ty approach in their responsibilities. Specifically, we are looking for someone who can set and achieve Goals, deliver Results, bring forth Innovative ideas and solutions, and positively impact the broader Team through effective collaboration and attitude.The TeamOur Web Platform team is an integral part of the Developer Platform organization, championing our broader Web Modernization initiatives across the company.Our mission is to accelerate product teams by providing a scalable, thoughtfully designed API foundation that supports modern web architectures. We collaborate across the organization to minimize dependencies, enhance developer experience, and establish robust integration patterns between frontend experiences and backend systems.

About Our Organization:Welcome to Scribd Inc. (pronounced “scribbed”), where our passion lies in igniting human curiosity through storytelling and knowledge-sharing. We invite you to join our dynamic team as we work towards democratizing the exchange of ideas and empowering collective expertise with our innovative products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.This job posting represents an established opportunity within our organization.At Scribd, we cultivate a culture where authenticity and boldness thrive. We value open discussions and commitment as we embrace the unexpected, empowering every employee to take initiative while keeping our customers at the forefront.We believe in a balanced approach to work structure, merging individual flexibility with community engagement. Our Scribd Flex program allows employees, in collaboration with their managers, to choose work styles that best suit their needs. This initiative emphasizes the importance of intentional in-person gatherings to foster collaboration and connection. Thus, occasional in-person attendance is a requirement for all Scribd employees, regardless of their remote status.What do we seek in our new teammates? We prioritize candidates who embody “GRIT” – a blend of passion and perseverance towards long-term goals. At Scribd, we encourage a GRIT-driven approach to work, where the ability to set and achieve Goals, deliver Results, contribute Innovative ideas, and positively impact the Team through collaboration is essential.About the Team:Our ML Data Engineering team is at the forefront of metadata extraction, enrichment, and content understanding across all Scribd products. We manage vast volumes of documents and images, ensuring high-quality metadata that enhances content discovery and builds trust among millions of users around the globe.Our systems function on a massive scale, incorporating diverse datasets like user-generated content, ebooks, audiobooks, and more. We operate at the convergence of machine learning, data engineering, and distributed systems, working closely with applied research and product teams to deploy scalable ML solutions.

At Scribd, Inc., we are dedicated to enhancing human understanding through our innovative products — Scribd®, Slideshare®, Everand™, and Fable — which empower billions of users worldwide to transform access into insight, application, and expertise.Our CultureWe foster an environment where authenticity and boldness thrive. Our culture encourages open debate and commitment, allowing us to embrace unexpected challenges while prioritizing our customers. We believe that the best outcomes emerge when individual flexibility is harmonized with strong community connections.Scribd Flex offers our employees the freedom to choose their workstyle and location to optimize performance, while also committing to essential in-person interactions that enhance collaboration and strengthen our culture. All employees are expected to attend occasional in-person meetings, regardless of their location.What do we seek in our new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we value "GRIT," which embodies the blend of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals. This mindset guides our work ethic: setting and achieving Goals, delivering impactful Results, contributing Innovative ideas, and fostering a collaborative Team environment.About the Data Platform Team:Our Data Platform team is pivotal in creating and managing the analytical data models and transformation layers that generate reliable metrics, experimentation, machine learning, and product insights for Scribd, Everand, and Slideshare. Currently, we are investing in modernizing our data architecture to ensure that all teams can rely on well-structured and governed data.You will be part of a data engineering team tackling intricate challenges across our three brands, which serve over 200 million monthly visitors and 2 million paying subscribers. This role presents a significant opportunity to influence the evolution of Scribd’s data platform and elevate our engineering practices to world-class standards.Your RoleAs a Staff Data Engineer, you will serve as both a technical expert and a strategic leader. You will lead the design of core data models and...

Join Scribd Inc., a leading digital library and subscription service, as a Data Scientist II. In this role, you will leverage data analytics to drive insights and support data-driven decision making across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement machine learning models and enhance our user experience.

Join Condor Software as a Full-Stack Platform EngineerAt Condor, we are revolutionizing the financial infrastructure that supports clinical development. With billions invested annually in discovering and developing new therapies, we strive to connect clinical operations and finance into a cohesive system. By integrating real-time financial intelligence, we empower R&D and finance leaders with the tools they need to make informed, high-stakes decisions.We are an AI-driven, pharma-native infrastructure provider, scaling industry standards in collaboration with top-tier partners. Our platform facilitates prediction, control, and execution in the most complex R&D environments worldwide.The Importance of Your RoleHaving established ourselves as a trusted partner for enterprise teams, we are now focused on the challenging task of scaling our platform to meet increasing demands. As a rapidly growing company, backed by prominent investors like Felicis and 645 Ventures, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to the foundational infrastructure that will redefine how therapies reach patients.Your ResponsibilitiesAs a Full-Stack Platform Engineer, you will be pivotal in building and scaling the core platform that supports the financial intelligence infrastructure relied upon by leading biopharma companies. This role encompasses critical engineering tasks at the intersection of backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and intelligent automation, with a strong emphasis on reliability and scalability.Your primary focus will be on backend architecture, where you'll design and implement services that drive complex financial and operational workflows. You'll be instrumental in shaping data flow, workflow orchestration, and enabling emerging AI-driven capabilities. This role goes beyond simple integration; you'll be crafting robust primitives that support other teams as our product and customer base expand.Working as a core member of a cross-functional product team, you will closely collaborate with product managers, designers, quality engineers, and data specialists to transition features from concept to production. While backend expertise is crucial, you will also engage across the stack to ensure the platform's capabilities are effectively leveraged.

About the Company:At Scribd Inc. (pronounced “scribbed”), our mission is to ignite human curiosity and broaden access to knowledge. We invite you to join our dynamic team as we revolutionize the storytelling landscape and democratize the sharing of ideas through our innovative products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable. We are committed to fostering a culture where authenticity and boldness thrive; a place where we engage in constructive debate, embrace the unexpected, and empower our employees to take initiative while maintaining a customer-first mindset.Our approach to workplace flexibility values both individual autonomy and community engagement. Through our Scribd Flex program, employees collaborate with their managers to determine the work style that best meets their needs, with an emphasis on intentional in-person interactions to enhance collaboration and culture. As part of this commitment, occasional in-person attendance is required for all employees, regardless of their location.We seek individuals who embody the spirit of “GRIT”. GRIT stands for the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals. At Scribd, we cultivate an environment that thrives on this principle, encouraging every team member to pursue their work with a GRIT-ty mindset. This means setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results, offering Innovative solutions, and fostering a positive Team atmosphere through collaboration and attitude.About the RoleAs a Senior Full-Stack Engineer on the Slideshare Team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and enhancing the systems and features that drive user engagement on Slideshare. You will work primarily with Ruby on Rails for backend development, while utilizing cutting-edge web technologies such as Next.js, React.js, JavaScript, CSS, and GraphQL on the frontend. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on innovative projects involving Machine Learning (ML) and Large Language Models (LLMs).

About Spring Health Spring Health works to remove barriers to mental healthcare. Our platform, Precision Mental Healthcare, delivers personalized care, therapy, coaching, or medication, when it matters most. Over 450 organizations, including Microsoft, Target, and Delta Airlines, trust Spring Health to support 10 million people. Our approach has demonstrated a net positive ROI for employers and has received external validation for cost savings. Spring Health recently completed Series E funding, reaching a $3.3 billion valuation, with backing from Generation Investment, Tiger Global, and others. Role Overview: Software Engineer II – Member Growth This hybrid position is based in San Francisco. The role reports to the Senior Engineering Manager – Top of Funnel. The Member Growth team focuses on building full-stack features that improve how members engage with and discover care. The work sits at the intersection of product, design, and data, aiming to deliver a seamless experience for users at scale. What You Will Do Develop and maintain full-stack features to support member engagement and care discovery Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and data specialists Shape the experience for millions of users, from registration and authentication to onboarding and provider matching Location and Work Arrangement Hybrid role based at 2 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco In-office presence required 2–3 days per week Candidates must live in the San Francisco metro area or be willing to relocate independently within 90 days

Scribd Inc. is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team in San Francisco and focus on the Quality Platform. This position centers on improving quality assurance systems and supporting the reliability of Scribd’s products. Role overview This role focuses on building and refining software that upholds high standards across the company. The Senior Software Engineer will work on systems that help ensure Scribd’s products remain reliable and meet quality expectations. Key responsibilities Develop and enhance software for the Quality Platform Support and improve quality assurance processes Contribute to the reliability of Scribd’s products through strong engineering practices Location This position is based in San Francisco.

Join Trunkio, where our mission is to enable teams to develop high-quality software swiftly. We have collaborated with engineering teams at top-tier companies like Google X, Zillow, and Brex to identify build failures, manage flaky tests, and enhance code deployment speed without compromising reliability. Although AI has accelerated code writing, the delivery process remains a challenge due to merge conflicts, inconsistent code quality, and other productivity-draining issues. Our goal is to help engineering teams focus on the design, implementation, and delivery of exceptional software, resulting in more fulfilling work experiences. We are currently developing a CI Reliability Platform that empowers teams to deliver code efficiently.Founded in 2021 by industry veterans from Uber, Google, YouTube, and Microsoft, Trunkio has successfully raised a $25M Series A led by Initialized Capital and a16z, with backing from notable investors including Haystack Ventures and the creators of GitHub, Apollo GraphQL, and Algolia.We are seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our Platform/Data Engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will design and optimize data ingestion pipelines to manage large volumes of real-time and batch data from diverse sources. Your expertise will be vital in creating systems that are scalable, reliable, and performant, while also ensuring seamless data integration across our ecosystem.

Join Perplexity as a skilled Software Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in developing the next-generation AI Foundation and Platform. Our mission is to transform how individuals search and engage online. In this exciting position, you will contribute to building Perplexity's comprehensive AI data, evaluation, and personalization infrastructure, which underpins nearly all of our agent products.Technology Stack: Spark | AWS Data Stack (S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Docker, EKS, Kinesis) | Pytorch | Databricks | Snowflake | LLM APIsAs we continue to expand our user base and diverse use cases, our data stack ensures that millions around the globe receive fast, personalized answers.

Scribd, Inc. is known for products like Scribd®, Slideshare®, Everand™, and Fable, all designed to deepen human understanding. The company serves a global audience, aiming to move people beyond simple access to information and toward real insight and mastery. Culture and Work Style The team values authenticity and bold thinking. Employees are encouraged to speak up, participate in meaningful discussions, and adapt quickly to new challenges. Initiative and a strong focus on customer needs are central to the way work gets done. Scribd Flex gives employees flexibility in choosing how and where they work, while still expecting everyone to participate in some in-person meetings to support collaboration and company culture. Attendance at these occasional gatherings is required, no matter where employees are based. The company looks for people who demonstrate "GRIT": passion and perseverance in pursuit of long-term goals. This approach shapes the way teams set ambitious objectives, deliver results, find innovative solutions, and work together. Role Overview Scribd is evolving from a large document repository to a platform for active knowledge development. With 300 million documents and more than 250 million users each month, the company is focused on helping people move from finding information to truly understanding it. The Lead Product Analyst works closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to support this transformation. Key responsibilities include defining success metrics, identifying and reducing risks in product initiatives, and turning user behavior data into actionable product strategies. Collaboration and Impact This role sits at the intersection of product strategy, experimentation, and analytics. The Lead Product Analyst partners with teams across Product, Engineering, Design, and Machine Learning. The goal is to ensure that new features and experiences are shaped by data-driven insights and deliver real value to users, especially as the company incorporates machine learning and large language models into its products.

Scribd, Inc. creates platforms such as Scribd®, Slideshare®, Everand™, and Fable. These products aim to help people move beyond access, supporting deeper understanding and practical expertise. The company’s mission is to empower users around the world to gain insights and knowledge they can use. Workplace Culture At Scribd, authenticity and open communication are core values. The team encourages bold thinking, adaptability, and initiative, always prioritizing the needs of customers. Through the Scribd Flex program, employees can choose a blend of remote and in-person work, but everyone is expected to attend on-site occasionally, regardless of their primary location. The company values GRIT, passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, which shapes the way teams set objectives, deliver results, and innovate together. Role Overview The Senior Staff Software Engineer will join the Fable Core team, which manages the backend infrastructure for Fable, Scribd’s social reading app. Fable brings together over a million monthly active users, helping them discover books, join book clubs, and develop reading habits. The app has earned recognition in the App Store, including App of the Day and Essential Book Apps. What You Will Do Shape the technical direction of Fable’s backend, focusing on platform reliability and system health. Collaborate with product management, design, machine learning, and infrastructure teams to build dependable backend systems from broad product concepts. Lead incident response and mentor team members to enhance the team’s capabilities. Play a significant role in a small, high-impact team where every member’s contributions are important. Tech Stack Python/Django Postgres Kubernetes Other supporting technologies This position is based in San Francisco and requires occasional on-site attendance as part of the Scribd Flex program.