Software Engineer II (Js, TypeScript)

Role Overview

Software Engineer II (Frontend) for the Signup & Activation team, building and optimizing frontend experiences that convert visitors into engaged users. You will influence user acquisition and activation metrics by delivering seamless, intuitive, high-performing web interfaces across Scribd’s brands.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain frontend components and features for user signup and activation flows
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, data analysts, and engineers to deliver scalable, accessible web experiences
• Implement A/B testing and personalization features to improve engagement and conversion rates
• Contribute to frontend architecture with an emphasis on code quality and reusability
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend issues in a timely manner
• Work with backend engineers to support integration and ensure smooth data flow
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and best practices

Requirements

• 4+ years building and shipping customer-facing frontend applications
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript (especially React)
• Experience with modern frameworks such as Next.js
• Familiarity with Ruby on Rails and its ecosystem
• Strong frontend fundamentals: state management, component architecture, accessibility, testing, and UI quality
• Experience integrating frontends with APIs (REST; GraphQL preferred)
• Knowledge of experimentation: A/B testing and personalization systems
• Ability to build interactive, detail-oriented experiences with strong UX
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in shared codebases, monorepos, or shared UI libraries

Nice to Have

• Comfort using AI tools to accelerate development and debugging