Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails - Identity)

At Scribd (pronounced “scribbed”), our mission is to spark human curiosity. Join our team as we create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our three products: Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare.

We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer.

When it comes to workplace structure, we believe in balancing individual flexibility and community connections. It’s through our flexible work benefit, Scribd Flex, that employees – in partnership with their manager – can choose the daily work-style that best suits their individual needs. A key tenet of Scribd Flex is our prioritization of intentional in-person moments to build collaboration, culture, and connection. For this reason, occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd employees, regardless of their location.

So what are we looking for in new team members? Well, we hire for “GRIT”. The textbook definition of GRIT is demonstrating the intersection of passion and perseverance towards long term goals. At Scribd, we are inspired by the potential that this can unlock, and ask each of our employees to pursue a GRIT-ty approach to their work. In a tactical sense, GRIT is also a handy acronym that outlines the standards we hold ourselves and each other to. Here’s what that means for you: we’re looking for someone who showcases the ability to set and achieve G oals, achieve R esults within their job responsibilities, contribute I nnovative ideas and solutions, and positively influence the broader T eam through collaboration and attitude.

About the team and role

Millions of active users engage with our products— Scribd, Everand, and Slideshare —to learn, grow, and enjoy premium books, audiobooks, podcasts, and more. Our mission is to empower readers to explore their curiosities and expand their knowledge through exceptional products and user experiences.
Identity and Authentication : We have 200 million monthly visitors with more than 2 million active subscribers. We receive more than a million login/sign-up requests a day. The Team implements and maintains secure communication protocols to protect user credentials and data during the authentication process, at the same time providing users a frictionless and seamless login and sign-up experience. Ensuring that the authentication methods comply with relevant security standards, regulations, and industry best practices.

Modernize payment technologies : The team aims to employ cutting-edge payment solutions that offer the best experience for users while maintaining the stability and robustness of the system. The team seeks to utilize localized, reliable gateways and processors to present the options that customers prefer worldwide.

About you

You’re a determined, detail-oriented engineer who enjoys working with a team. You are confident yet humble in your skills and ability to be a productive developer. You care about code review as both a chance to present your work and to learn from others. You focus on long-term solutions, not just the quick fix, and you never skip on testing. You are always learning and always working to improve your craft.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing projects considering quality, maintainability, performance, scale and observability throughout the development process.

• Writing clear technical documentation based on project proposals.

• Improving or building solutions that address the architectural gaps and technical debt.

• Build and enhance identity-related functionality, including authentication, authorization, and user data protection.

• Integrate and optimize risk-based fraud detection and other security measures to mitigate threats.

• Improve session management, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity verification processes.

• Design and implement user data retention and deletion workflows in compliance with regulations.

• Work closely with product, security, and legal teams to implement identity-related initiatives.

What we are looking for:

• 4-6 years of professional software development experience with proficiency in Ruby on Rails.

• Strong written communication skills

• Experience with JavaScript/React API Integration

• Experience with database technologies (SQL, Postgres and MySQL)

• Experience working with complex backend systems, including MFA, email verification, risk based fraud detection

• Version Control: Familiarity with version control systems like Git.Enthusiasm - We want teammates who are ready to build, and improve the way we build

Nice to have

• Security Fundamentals: Knowledge of security best practices, particularly in handling sensitive user data and transactions.

• Understanding of Payment Processing: Basic understanding of how payment processing works, including knowledge of subscriptions, recurring payments, and payment gateways.

At Scribd, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location. San Francisco is our highest geographic market in the United States. In the state of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $146,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $227,000 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California].

In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $120,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $216,500 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California].

In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $152,000 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $202,000 CAD[maximum salary in our highest geographic market].

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a competitive equity ownership, and a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

Are you currently based in a location where Scribd is able to employ you?
Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance:

United States :

Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C.

Canada :

Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver

Mexico :

Mexico City

Benefits, Perks, and Wellbeing at Scribd

*Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Scribd and the geographical location where you work.

• 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 Scribd + gift memberships for friends & family

• Referral Bonuses

• Book Benefit

• Sabbaticals

• Company-wide events

• Team engagement budgets

• Vacation & Personal Days

• Paid Holidays (+ winter break)

• Flexible Sick Time

• Volunteer Day

• Company-wide Employee Resource Groups and programs that foster an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Access to AI Tools: We provide free access to best-in-class AI tools, empowering you to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and accelerate bold innovation.

Want to learn more about life at Scribd?

We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of any reasonable adjustments we can make to better accommodate your needs by emailing [email protected] about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process.

Scribd is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, and believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful.