Senior Software Engineer - Web API Platform
$120k/y-$216.5k/y
Scribd, Inc.a month ago
Highlight
OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Scribd, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Web API Platform to join their team in Portland, OR. The role involves designing, building, and owning new product-facing web APIs to accelerate web modernization.
About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will establish a company-wide API platform that enhances the developer experience and supports modern web architectures. You will work closely with frontend and backend teams to define integration patterns and ensure the platform scales effectively. Your responsibilities include designing APIs with clear contracts, predictable performance, and strong observability, ultimately enabling teams to ship faster and more safely.
About You
Required:
- 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).
- Strong communication skills and experience championing API design across teams.
Preferred:
- Experience with query patterns, caching, pagination, and common performance pitfalls.
- Hands-on experience incorporating AI-assisted tools into development workflows.
- Experience working with modern web frontends (e.g., React, Next.js, or similar).
Benefits
- 100% paid healthcare insurance coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision) 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 and programs.
- Quarterly stipend for Wellness, WiFi, etc.
- Mental Health support & resources.
- Free subscription to the Scribd Inc. suite of products.
- Referral Bonuses and Book Benefit.
- Sabbaticals and company-wide events.
- Flexible Sick Time and Volunteer Day.
Scribd, Inc.
Scribd, Inc. is a multinational technology company focused on the written and spoken word. Our three brands — Everand™, Scribd®, and SlideShare® — deliver knowledge, information, and inspiration to billions of people across the globe.
Portland, OR