Join Our Team: Software Engineer, Systems & Reliability

Remote Full-time
Transform the Future of Content Creation with Substack
We're seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer, Systems & Reliability to join our team at Substack, a cutting-edge platform that's revolutionizing the way writers and readers connect. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll play a critical role in building the foundational infrastructure, tooling, and systems that enable product engineering and feature development.
Key Job Details:

Position: Software Engineer, Systems & Reliability
Company: Substack
Compensation: Competitive salary ($170,000 - $230,000) + equity + exceptional benefits
Location: Remote (U.S. based)
Start Date: Immediate openings available

As a Systems Engineer at Substack, you'll architect systems to support our fast-growing product ecosystem at web scale, working closely with product teams to build the next generation of infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers, designers, and writers to deliver high-quality solutions that enable independent expression and build a better business model for creators.
Responsibilities:

Build out Substack's platforms to scale with growing traffic and a multitude of services to support writer and reader communities
Partner with engineers and other stakeholders to design resilient and responsive systems
Contribute to the whole product process, from product concept and research to implementation and deployment
Work with Node/Express, Postgres, and Redis, and our cloud infrastructure hosted on AWS (or be willing to learn)

Requirements:

5+ years of software engineering experience
Ability to contribute across the full web stack, with a focus on building resilient, scalable backend systems
Independent and autonomous, with a strong sense of ownership and leadership
High standards for production systems, with a focus on building elegant and delightful product experiences
Collaborative mindset, with a passion for working with diverse stakeholders
Alignment with Substack's mission to build a better business model for writing

At Substack, we're committed to equal opportunity employment and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you're passionate about enabling independent expression and building a better business model for creators, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and join our team of innovators!
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Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement. We value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Submit your application today and take the first step towards transforming the future of content creation!
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