Linear

Opportunistic

North America

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: Competitive salary and equity, early exercise, extended exercise.

Linear is building an issue tracking and project management tool focused on UI elegance and world-class performance. Founded in 2019, Linear has become the platform of choice for thousands of high-impact companies. As a fully remote company since its inception, Linear’s team is distributed across North America and Europe. We value relentless focus, fast execution, and a passion for software craftsmanship.

Requirements

(Specific requirements not detailed in the provided text, but the company seeks individuals with a passion for software craftsmanship and a focus on quality of work.)

Responsibilities

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Company Information

Company Culture

  • Makers at heart
  • Focus on quality of work
  • Emphasis on software craftsmanship

Benefits

  • Paid lunch and coffee during workdays
  • Paid co-working space/desk at an office
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance (US)
  • Regular team events and off-sites
  • 5 weeks of paid vacation
  • 4 months of paid parental leave

Additional Information

  • Company Type: Remote-only
  • Supported Locations: US and most EU time zones.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Linear is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Instructions

  • Submit resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why you would be a great addition to Linear.
  • Note: Due to a small team, responses will be limited to candidates with a potential role fit.

Skills

Software Craftsmanship
UI Design
Performance Optimization

Linear

Software development tool for task management

About Linear

Linear is a software development tool that helps teams build products more efficiently. It provides features for task management, issue tracking, and workflow customization, making it suitable for both startups and large enterprises. The platform simplifies complex tasks by breaking them down into manageable sub-issues, which enhances productivity. It includes automated backlog management to save time by auto-closing and archiving issues. Linear is designed for speed, offering rapid keyboard shortcuts and real-time synchronization. Users can create custom workflows and views to tailor the platform to their needs. A unique feature called "Cycles" helps teams prioritize their work by automatically tracking started issues and rolling over unfinished tasks to the next cycle. Linear's goal is to streamline the software development process, allowing teams to focus on building great products.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$50.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Work life balance
Competitive salary and equity
Employee-friendly equity terms (early and extended exercise in the US)
Work remotely, no commuting to the office
Health, dental and vision insurance (US)
5 weeks paid vacation
Parental leave
M1 Macbook Pro, 5K display and accessories
Stipend to set up your home office
Latest productivity software
Paid lunch and coffee during work days
Paid co-working space/desk at an office
Regular team events and offsites
Quarterly hack weeks
401(k) Plan (US)

Risks

Potential reputational damage from association with Carta's unethical practices.
Increased competition from new integrations like Plain, offering similar features.
Challenge of maintaining rapid growth after raising $35 million in Series B funding.

Differentiation

Linear offers rapid-fire keyboard shortcuts and real-time sync capabilities.
The platform provides automated backlog management, reducing manual labor for development teams.
Linear's 'Cycles' feature helps teams focus on upcoming work with configurable tracking.

Upsides

Linear raised $35 million in Series B funding to expand its operations.
The rise of remote work increases demand for Linear's collaborative software development tools.
Integration with AI-driven tools could enhance Linear's task management efficiency.

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