[Remote] Writer at Linear

North America

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Technology, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of experience writing about technology, engineering, product development, or related fields
Proven track record of creating compelling long-form content that drives engagement and discussion
Strong understanding of software development, product management, and design principles
Exceptional interviewing skills with the ability to draw out insights and narratives from technical leaders
Editorial mindset with strong story selection and development capabilities
Experience building and maintaining relationships with technical leaders and companies
Portfolio of published work demonstrating your ability to write for technical audiences

Responsibilities

Conceptualize, research, and write in-depth articles about building great products and companies
Interview engineering leaders, product managers, designers, and founders to uncover compelling stories
Develop editorial strategies that align with Linear's mission and resonate with our community
Create a mix of content including long-form articles, editorial series, and narrative features
Build relationships with technical leaders and companies to source unique stories and perspectives
Collaborate with our design team to ensure visual storytelling enhances written narratives
Maintain high editorial standards while consistently publishing quality content
Help establish Linear as a trusted voice in the software development community

Skills

long-form writing

technology writing

engineering writing

product development writing

content creation

storytelling

editorial skills

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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