Software Engineer II, Developer Tooling

Overview Software Engineer II, Devloper Tooling at Scribd, Inc. At Scribd (pronounced “scribbed”), our mission is to spark human curiosity. We create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our products: Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare. The Developer Tooling team empowers Scribd engineers across the software development lifecycle. We build and evolve the tools and frameworks that power engineering workflows, modernize infrastructure, optimize build and deployment processes, and continuously expand development capabilities. Our work drives broad, meaningful impact by boosting productivity and elevating the developer experience company-wide. What You’ll Do Create and maintain internal libraries, components, and utilities used by Scribd engineers Improve AWS infrastructure, including application networking and traffic routing, using Terraform Build, maintain, and improve tools and frameworks that streamline development workflows, modernize tooling, optimize build processes, and enhance development capabilities Collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions that increase efficiency and productivity Key Attributes 4+ years of professional experience as a software engineer Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills Curiosity-driven with a growth mindset Comfortable navigating DevOps workflows and modern cloud infrastructure Experience We Value Developer tooling CLIs Infrastructure as code and cloud automation experience, including AWS and Terraform Application networking, traffic routing, CDN configuration, and caching strategies Observability, performance profiling, and optimization What Sets You Apart A passion for improving developer experience and productivity A thoughtful approach to platform engineering that balances stability, speed, and simplicity Compensation At Scribd, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. The salary ranges are based on local benchmarks for each role, level, and geographic location. California: $126,000 to $196,000; United States (outside California): $103,500 to $186,500; Canada: $131,500 CAD to $174,500 CAD. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. Higher or lower ranges may apply for different levels. This position is eligible for equity and a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Scribd Are you currently based in a location where Scribd is able to employ you? Your primary residence should be in or near one of the listed cities (or within typical commuting distance): United States: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Chicago, 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 vary by employment type and location Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees 12 weeks paid parental leave Disability plans (short-term and long-term) 401k/RSP matching Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals Learning & Development allowance Wellness, WiFi, etc. stipend Mental Health resources Free subscription to Scribd suite of products Referral bonuses Book benefit Sabbaticals Company-wide events Employee Resource Groups and inclusive culture programs Access to AI tools to boost productivity Equal employment opportunity statement: 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08