Scribd
Senior Backend Engineer (Content, Security & Trust)
Scribd, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Senior Backend Engineer (Content, Security & Trust)
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Senior Backend Engineer (Content, Security & Trust)
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Scribd, Inc. About The Company
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. About The Team & Role
Our Content Engineering teams ensure that millions of pieces of digital content are securely managed, delivered, and enjoyed by our users. We develop and maintain large-scale systems for content ingestion, rights management, security, and content safety across our brands. Were seeking a seasoned software engineer with experience in application security to take a leading role in enhancing and evolving these systems. As a Senior Software Engineer, Content Security & Trust, you will play a pivotal role in protecting Scribds content ecosystem, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements, and maintaining trust in our platform. Youll design and implement security-first solutions that safeguard content while enabling seamless access for authorized users. This role requires a strong technical foundation, a security-first mindset, and the ability to drive cross-functional efforts across teams. As a Senior Engineer, You Will
Own and drive technical initiatives: Lead the design, implementation, and scaling of security solutions for content ingestion, storage, distribution, and access control. Apply security best practices: Implement and refine DRM, encryption, and threat detection strategies to mitigate unauthorized access and emerging security risks. Collaborate across teams: Work closely with Infrastructure Security, ML Engineering, Frontend, Data Science, and Product teams to build solutions that balance security, performance, and user experience. Improve content safety: Partner with ML and moderation teams to develop AI-driven safety mechanisms that detect and mitigate risks related to generative AI misuse, explicit content, hate speech, PII exposure, spam, and fraud. Influence content security strategy: Contribute to Scribds broader content security and trust strategy, identifying gaps, proposing new initiatives, and improving existing frameworks. Mentor and lead: Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers across the organization, driving secure coding best practices. This role offers an opportunity to shape and build the future of content security and safety at Scribd. If you thrive in complex problem spaces and want to make a tangible impact on digital content protection, wed love to hear from you. Who You Are
You have 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with expertise in backend systems and content or application security. You have hands-on experience or familiarity with content encryption, DRM systems, secure API design, authentication methods, or industry-standard security practices, with the ability and willingness to deepen your expertise in these areas. You have worked with AWS cloud services, including Lambda, SQS/SNS, S3. You are proficient in one or more server-side programming languages (Ruby, Go, Python) and have experience with distributed systems, microservices architectures, and database design. You excel in troubleshooting complex technical challenges and are skilled at designing scalable, high-performance, and resilient solutions. You communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, comfortably creating documentation and delivering presentations in a remote-first environment. You enjoy mentoring junior engineers, value diverse perspectives, and thrive in collaborative team environments. Compensation and Benefits
Our base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined within a range. Salary ranges are based on local benchmarks for each location. The following ranges reflect typical figures for the role: California (San Francisco area): $146,000 to $227,000 United States outside California: $120,000 to $216,500 Canada: CAD $152,000 to $202,000 We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including experience, job-related skill sets, relevant education or training, and other business needs. 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? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities or within 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
Benefits/perks vary by location and employment type. 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 Learning & Development allowance and programs Quarterly wellness and connectivity stipend Mental Health resources Free Scribd subscription Referral bonuses Book benefit Sabbaticals Company-wide events and team budgets Vacation, personal days, and holidays Flexible Sick Time and Volunteer Day Inclusive, diverse workplace and employee resource groups Access to AI tools for productivity Want to learn more about life at Scribd? www.linkedin.com/company/scribd/life We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of reasonable adjustments by emailing accommodations@scribd.com. 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
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Senior Backend Engineer (Content, Security & Trust)
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Scribd, Inc. About The Company
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. About The Team & Role
Our Content Engineering teams ensure that millions of pieces of digital content are securely managed, delivered, and enjoyed by our users. We develop and maintain large-scale systems for content ingestion, rights management, security, and content safety across our brands. Were seeking a seasoned software engineer with experience in application security to take a leading role in enhancing and evolving these systems. As a Senior Software Engineer, Content Security & Trust, you will play a pivotal role in protecting Scribds content ecosystem, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements, and maintaining trust in our platform. Youll design and implement security-first solutions that safeguard content while enabling seamless access for authorized users. This role requires a strong technical foundation, a security-first mindset, and the ability to drive cross-functional efforts across teams. As a Senior Engineer, You Will
Own and drive technical initiatives: Lead the design, implementation, and scaling of security solutions for content ingestion, storage, distribution, and access control. Apply security best practices: Implement and refine DRM, encryption, and threat detection strategies to mitigate unauthorized access and emerging security risks. Collaborate across teams: Work closely with Infrastructure Security, ML Engineering, Frontend, Data Science, and Product teams to build solutions that balance security, performance, and user experience. Improve content safety: Partner with ML and moderation teams to develop AI-driven safety mechanisms that detect and mitigate risks related to generative AI misuse, explicit content, hate speech, PII exposure, spam, and fraud. Influence content security strategy: Contribute to Scribds broader content security and trust strategy, identifying gaps, proposing new initiatives, and improving existing frameworks. Mentor and lead: Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers across the organization, driving secure coding best practices. This role offers an opportunity to shape and build the future of content security and safety at Scribd. If you thrive in complex problem spaces and want to make a tangible impact on digital content protection, wed love to hear from you. Who You Are
You have 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with expertise in backend systems and content or application security. You have hands-on experience or familiarity with content encryption, DRM systems, secure API design, authentication methods, or industry-standard security practices, with the ability and willingness to deepen your expertise in these areas. You have worked with AWS cloud services, including Lambda, SQS/SNS, S3. You are proficient in one or more server-side programming languages (Ruby, Go, Python) and have experience with distributed systems, microservices architectures, and database design. You excel in troubleshooting complex technical challenges and are skilled at designing scalable, high-performance, and resilient solutions. You communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, comfortably creating documentation and delivering presentations in a remote-first environment. You enjoy mentoring junior engineers, value diverse perspectives, and thrive in collaborative team environments. Compensation and Benefits
Our base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined within a range. Salary ranges are based on local benchmarks for each location. The following ranges reflect typical figures for the role: California (San Francisco area): $146,000 to $227,000 United States outside California: $120,000 to $216,500 Canada: CAD $152,000 to $202,000 We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including experience, job-related skill sets, relevant education or training, and other business needs. 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? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities or within 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
Benefits/perks vary by location and employment type. 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 Learning & Development allowance and programs Quarterly wellness and connectivity stipend Mental Health resources Free Scribd subscription Referral bonuses Book benefit Sabbaticals Company-wide events and team budgets Vacation, personal days, and holidays Flexible Sick Time and Volunteer Day Inclusive, diverse workplace and employee resource groups Access to AI tools for productivity Want to learn more about life at Scribd? www.linkedin.com/company/scribd/life We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of reasonable adjustments by emailing accommodations@scribd.com. 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
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