Staff Software Engineer (backend) - Fable Core

Scribd, Inc.

San Francisco, California, United States
Base: $171,000 - $267,000 (ca); $141,000 - $254,00...
10+ years backend experience
Python django expertise
Production system ownership
The role involves setting technical direction for the Fable backend and owning the reliability of the platform serving over 1 million monthly active users

Job Summary

  • The role involves setting technical direction for the Fable backend and owning the reliability of the platform serving over 1 million monthly active users.
  • Candidates must demonstrate GRIT by delivering results, contributing innovative ideas, and strengthening the team through mentorship and high-quality code reviews.
  • Scribd offers a competitive compensation package including equity, comprehensive health benefits, flexible work models, and access to enterprise AI tools.

Matching Summary

The role involves setting technical direction for the Fable backend and owning the reliability of the platform serving over 1 million monthly active users.

Salary

Base: $171,000 - $267,000 (CA); $141,000 - $254,000 (US outside CA); Equity: Competitive; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, PTO, parental leave, retirement matching

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years backend experience
  • Python Django expertise
  • Production system ownership
  • Incident response leadership
  • Cloud platform operations
  • Agentic engineering practices

Nice-to-have

  • Subscription billing systems
  • Platform migration experience
  • ML recommendation systems
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Technical design documentation

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of backend engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Python/Django and at least one other stack
  • Experience with major cloud platforms (GCP/AWS)
  • Proven track record of end-to-end incident management

Work Rights

Must be based in approved US cities or metro areas

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