Engineering Manager at Substack

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Media, PublishingIndustries

Requirements

At least 4+ years of software engineering management experience
Passion for recruiting and building healthy, diverse teams
Experience in building social and/or media networks
Can contribute across the full web stack, but may have a deeper passion for certain technologies and systems
Independent and autonomous
Hold yourself and others to a high standard when working on production systems
Take pride in building elegant and delightful product experiences
Enjoy collaboration with a diverse group of thinkers while bringing your own unique experience and background to the team
Believe in Substack’s mission to build a better business model for writing

Responsibilities

Lead a team that develops Substack apps for creators and their audiences
Engage in strategic product vision and direction-setting with your team, peers, and leadership
Scale systems to handle an ever-increasing load and a fast-growing ecosystem of writers and readers
Contribute to the whole product process in collaboration with designers, writers, support staff, and many others. From product concept and research to implementation and deployment, own your work and deliver high-quality solutions
Work directly with customers to solve their problems
Partner with product and engineering leaders across the organization on team-wide initiatives and strategy
Collaborate with Substack’s recruiting team to hire and retain great engineers

Skills

JavaScript

iOS

Android

Web Development

Team Leadership

Product Management

System Scaling

Customer Support

Recruiting

Substack

Digital publishing platform for subscription-based content

About Substack

Substack is a digital publishing platform that connects writers and readers. It allows creators, such as authors, journalists, and chefs, to share their work through newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and videos. Creators can set their own subscription fees, ranging from $5 to $27 per month, enabling them to earn money directly from their content without relying on traditional publishing or advertising. Substack handles administrative tasks, billing, and technical support, allowing creators to focus on their writing. The platform also helps creators grow their audience, as a significant portion of new subscriptions comes from within the Substack network. Substack earns revenue by taking a percentage of the subscription fees, aligning its success with that of its creators. The goal of Substack is to empower creators to monetize their work while providing the necessary tools for managing and expanding their subscriber base.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$97.5MTotal Funding

ANGELCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Enterprise offering may lead to competition with established solutions, straining resources.

Elon Musk's acquisition interest could cause market speculation and investor instability.

Integration with Polymarket may expose Substack to reputational risks and regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Substack empowers creators with a subscription-based model, bypassing traditional revenue streams.

The platform offers built-in marketing, aiding creators in growing their subscriber base.

Substack's tools support diverse content, including newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and videos.

Upsides

Spotify integration broadens podcasters' reach, potentially boosting subscribers and revenue.

Mobile editor launch enhances accessibility, increasing content output and engagement.

Enterprise offering partnership with The Free Press opens new revenue streams for Substack.

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