About the job
About Our Company:
At Scribd Inc. (pronounced “scribbed”), we are driven by a mission to ignite human curiosity. As part of our innovative team, you will help shape a world filled with stories and knowledge, democratizing the exchange of ideas and empowering collective expertise through our flagship products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.
This job posting reflects a currently open position within our organization.
We cultivate a culture where our employees can be authentic and courageous; where discussions are encouraged, and commitments are made as we embrace the unexpected; and where every team member is empowered to take initiative while keeping customer satisfaction at the forefront.
In terms of workplace structure, we value a balance between personal flexibility and community engagement. Through our flexible work benefit, Scribd Flex, employees can collaborate with their managers to determine a working style that aligns with their individual needs. A vital aspect of Scribd Flex is ensuring intentional in-person interactions to foster collaboration, culture, and connection. Therefore, occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd employees, regardless of their location.
What do we seek in our new team members? We prioritize hiring individuals who embody “GRIT” – a blend of passion and perseverance towards achieving long-term goals. At Scribd Inc., we recognize the transformative potential this mindset unlocks, and we encourage all our employees to adopt a GRIT-driven approach in their work. In practical terms, GRIT is also an acronym representing the standards we uphold: we seek candidates who demonstrate the ability to set and accomplish Goals, achieve Results, contribute Innovative ideas, and positively impact the broader Team through collaboration and attitude.
About the Discovery Applications Team
The Discovery Applications Team is at the forefront of Scribd’s Machine Learning and Discovery Engineering Division. This dedicated team is responsible for crafting customer-facing web experiences that enhance our cutting-edge search, recommendations, and generative AI features. As a full-stack team, we own the complete discovery experience across Scribd and Everand, transforming machine learning capabilities into intuitive, user-friendly features.
By joining this team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering user value from our groundbreaking machine learning innovations, creating significant impacts through your contributions.

