Senior Software Engineer - Web Platform Job at Scribd (San Francisco)

Senior Software Engineer - Web Data Platform

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced platform engineer to join ...

Location

China , Beijing

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
OR equivalent experience
Solid foundation in distributed systems, concurrency, networking, and system design
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills
Fluency in English (spoken and written)
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Job Responsibility

Design and architect large‑scale distributed pipelines to ensure scalability, robustness, performance, and cost efficiency
Implement new features and system improvements in highly distributed, parallelized environments, using data to measure and validate impact
Develop and maintain comprehensive test coverage, including unit, integration, and performance tests, ensuring production-grade reliability
Debug, triage, and mitigate issues in live production environments handling massive data flows
Continuously improve the system architecture, proposing and driving enhancements based on industry best practices and emerging technologies
Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineers, PMs, and partner teams to align technical execution with business and product objectives
Contribute to engineering excellence, operational rigor, and incident‑free execution for mission‑critical pipelines that support Bing’s web data ecosystem

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer - Web API Platform

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Web API Platform to help establish a c...

Location

United States; Canada; Mexico , San Francisco; Atlanta; Austin; Boston; Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Houston; Jacksonville; Los Angeles; Miami; New York City; Phoenix; Portland; Sacramento; Salt Lake City; San Diego; Seattle; Washington, D.C.; Ottawa; Toronto; Vancouver; Mexico City

Salary:

120000.00 - 227500.00 USD / Year

Scribd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong backend or platform focus
Proven experience designing APIs for high-volume or data-intensive product workflows
Experience implementing and integrating APIs with a Ruby on Rails application
Familiarity with modern API paradigms (e.g., REST, GraphQL, gRPC), including their performance and operational tradeoffs
Experience with query patterns, caching, pagination, and common performance pitfalls
Experience designing APIs with explicit contracts, versioning, and testing strategies
Experience working with modern web frontends (e.g., React, Next.js, or similar)
Strong communication skills and experience championing API design across teams
Hands-on experience incorporating AI-assisted tools into development workflows (e.g., debugging, testing, documentation, or design exploration)
Strong ownership mindset

Job Responsibility

Design, build, and own new product-facing web APIs that span our full web product surface across Scribd and Everand
Serve as the primary interface between modern web applications and existing backend systems
Enable teams to evolve toward more scalable, maintainable frontend architectures with confidence
Design APIs intentionally with a focus on clear contracts, predictable performance, and strong observability
Improve developer experience and enabling teams to ship faster and more safely
Work closely with frontend and backend teams to define integration patterns, guide API usage, and ensure the platform scales with real-world data volumes and access patterns

What we offer

Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees
12 weeks paid parental leave
Short-term/long-term disability plans
401k/RSP matching
Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals + accessories
Learning & Development allowance
Learning & Development programs
Quarterly stipend for Wellness, WiFi, etc.
Mental Health support & resources
Free subscription to the Scribd Inc. suite of products

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer – Web and Mobile, RiskOS

As a key member of Socure’s RiskOS team, you’ll design, build, and support high-...

Location

India

Salary:

Not provided

Socure

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3–7 years’ hands-on development with TypeScript, React, React Native, Swift, and Kotlin
Strong focus on user experience, mobile-first design, and accessibility (WCAG)
Clean, well-tested, and maintainable code practices
CI/CD workflow familiarity (Android Studio, Xcode)
Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities

Job Responsibility

Lead development of responsive, accessible web and mobile interfaces
Own features end-to-end: architecture, implementation, testing (incl. BrowserStack), release, and production support
Advocate for and evolve our cross-platform design systems and engineering standards
Collaborate on efficient API design and participate in code reviews and mentoring
Champion accessibility, security, performance, and agile, rapid iteration

Fulltime