ABOUT SCRIBE
Scribe is where exceptional people come to do the best work of their careers. Our Workflow AI platform automatically captures and optimizes how work gets done – 94% of the Fortune 500 use it, and 45% are paying customers. We hit $100M ARR https://scribe.com/library/100-million-arr in May 2026 and have grown to over 5 million daily active users across 600,000 businesses. We're Series C and valued at $1.3 billion. We're builders who hold a high bar, move fast, and care deeply about each other and our customers.
📌 ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Core Engineering Team, which powers some of the most essential experiences at Scribe: document viewing and editing, embedding and exporting content, and supporting key integrations. Millions of users rely on these workflows every day.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of impactful projects — from evolving critical document features to building new greenfield systems — and collaborate across the stack to deliver high-quality product experiences. As a backend engineer, you’ll bring depth to our systems, influence technical discussions, and help raise the bar for engineering excellence within the team.
🛠️ WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Build and ship backend features in our Django monolith, spanning core document workflows (viewing, editing, embeds, exports) as well as new greenfield projects that expand what Scribe can do
- Improve performance and reliability by optimizing database queries, endpoints, and caching layers across critical user workflows
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver intuitive and reliable experiences at scale
- Contribute to technical discussions within the team, balancing short-term delivery with longer-term architectural evolution
- Uphold strong engineering practices through thoughtful code reviews, solid test coverage, and attention to observability and performance
🔍 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- You have 5+ years of experience building backend applications at high scale and availability
- You have extensive experience with Python
- You know how to optimize endpoint performance and database queries
- You’re a strong advocate for automated testing
- You’ve seen and can implement engineering best practices
- You’re user-centric, empathetic, and passionate about your work
✨ NICE TO HAVE
- Experience with Django (not required, but a big plus)
- Startup experience (not required, but we build and move fast!)
OUR BACKEND TECH STACK
- Python + Django
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- Celery + AmazonMQ
- Infrastructure in Terraform (AWS)
📍 LOCATION
Hybrid. Based in San Francisco. We work from the office 3 days per week.
💰 COMPENSATION
Salary varies by location. All full-time employees receive equity in Scribe. Final offers depend on experience and scope.
🎁 BENEFITS
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
- Flexible paid time off and company holidays
- 401(k)
- Paid parental leave
- Daily catered lunch (SF office)
- Commuter benefits
- Home office stipend
At Scribe, we celebrate our differences and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel supported and empowered to do their best work. Scribe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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