Director of Software Engineering (Full Stack, Growth) - Remote

Overview

The Director of Software Engineering will lead the Growth Engineering organization at Scribd, overseeing multiple teams to drive technical innovation and business impact throughout the customer acquisition and retention journey.

In Short

• Lead a high-performing engineering team of approximately 30 members.
• Refine and execute the technical vision and roadmap for the Growth organization.
• Foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Marketing, and Data Science leadership.
• Drive the evolution of engineering practices toward high-performance delivery.
• Champion a data-driven culture of experimentation and continuous optimization.
• Manage engineering resources efficiently across teams and initiatives.
• Communicate strategies and progress to executive leadership.
• Implement modern software delivery practices.
• Incorporate AI-enabled development tools into processes.

Requirements

• 12+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven track record in leading high-performing engineering organizations.
• Experience with subscription-based or consumer-facing digital products.
• Hands-on experience with backend engineering technologies.
• Strong belief in modern software delivery practices.
• Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and retain talent.
• Strategic thinking and ability to translate business objectives.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in subscription business models.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Engagement with a diverse team.
• Participation in shaping the company's technical vision.