Product Engineer - Community at Substack

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, MediaIndustries

Requirements

At least 2+ years of software engineering experience with mobile and/or full stack web development. More than one platform is a plus
Experience working on a consumer facing software product, large or small
Willingness to work across the tech stack and learn unfamiliar programming languages
Independent and autonomous. We're too small to micromanage, and expect that every person at the company owns their work and can be a leader
Hold yourself and others to a high standard when working on production systems
Take pride in building elegant and delightful product experiences. Substack works best when it gets out of the way so creators can focus on writing and connecting with their readers
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
Have a degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
Experience at a fast-growing startup is not required, but is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop in the native mobile apps (iOS in Swift and/or Android in Kotlin) and backend/web frontend (Typescript/React) for creators and their audiences
Contribute to high level product and brainstorming discussions around Substack community experiences
Iterate on key flows in the Substack mobile apps and web platform, and run A/B tests
Collaborate with designers, writers, support staff, and many others. From product concept and research to implementation, experimentation, and measurement, we expect you to own your work and deliver high-quality solutions
Work directly with customers to solve their problems. The entire company (CEO included) participates in customer support in order to drive empathy for our users and help us build better products

Skills

Swift

Kotlin

Typescript

React

iOS

Android

Backend

Frontend

A/B Testing

Prototyping

UI/UX

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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